Section 40 — Provision of information to the OGA after meetings
This version in force from 2016-10-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) This section applies where the right conferred by section 39(1) (right of person authorised by the OGA to participate) is not exercised in relation to a relevant meeting.
(2) The relevant person by, or on behalf of whom, the meeting was arranged must provide the OGA with a written summary of—
(a) the meeting, and
(b) any decisions reached at the meeting.
(3) The written summary must be provided to the OGA within a reasonable period after the end of the meeting.
(4) Subsection (2) does not require the relevant person to provide the OGA with any information that does not relate to relevant issues.
(5) The requirement imposed by this section is sanctionable in accordance with Chapter 5.