3.3 A list of our consultees is included in this equality scheme at Appendix 3. It can also be obtained from our website at [Insert link] or by contacting [insert appropriate contact details– should be in full and include a textphone/SMS number] [Insert any other arrangements you may have in place for obtaining your consultation list] 3.4 Our consultation list is not exhaustive and is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains relevant to our functions and policies. We welcome enquiries from any person/s or organisations wishing to be added to the list of consultees. Please contact [insert contact detail here] to provide your contact details and have your areas of interest noted or have your name/details removed or amended. Please also inform us at this stage if you would like information sent to you in a particular format or language. Chapter 4 Our arrangements for assessing, monitoring and publishing the impact of policies (Schedule 9 4. (2) (b); Schedule 9 4. (2) (c); Schedule 9 4. (2) (d); Schedule 9 9. (1); Schedule 9 9.(2)) Our arrangements for assessing the likely impact of policies adopted or proposed to be adopted on the promotion of equality of opportunity (Schedule 9 4. (2) (b)) 4.1 In the context of , ‘policy’ is very broadly defined and it covers all the ways in which we carry out or propose to carry out our functions in relation to . In respect of this equality scheme, the term policy is used for any (proposed/amended/existing) strategy, policy initiative or practice and/or decision, whether written or
complainant within one (1) month of the date of receiving the letter of complaint. Under certain circumstances, if the complexity of the matter requires a longer period, the period for response to the complainant may be extended to two (2) months. In those circumstances, the complainant will be advised of the extended period within one month of making the complaint. 8.6 During this process the complainant will be kept fully informed of the progress of the investigation into the complaint and of any outcomes. 8.7 In any subsequent investigation by the Equality Commission, the [insert name of organisation] will co-operate providing access in a timely manner to any relevant documentation that the Equality Commission may require. Similarly, the [insert name of organisation] will co-operate fully with any investigation by the Equality Commission under 11 (1) (b) of Schedule 9 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998. 8.8 The [insert name of public authority] will make all efforts to implement promptly and in full any recommendations arising out of any Commission investigation. Chapter 9 Publication of our equality scheme (Schedule 9 4. (3) (c)) 9.1 Our [insert name’s] equality scheme is available free of charge in print form and alternative formats from: [insert appropriate contact details– should be in full and include a textphone/SMS number] 9.2 Our equality scheme is also available on our website at: [Insert link to website]
The following table lists some examples for illustration purposes Measure (example) Lead responsibility (example) Timetable (example) Annual Progress Report [2.7] Project Officer / Chief Executive 31 August (annually) Action plan Consultation on draft action plan [2.15] Finalised action plan published [2.18] Arrangements for monitoring progress in place [2.16] Equality Manager Equality Manager/Chief Executive Equality Manager [in line with consultation on equality scheme] December 2010 December 2010 Consultation list reviewed and updated [3.4] Equality Manager September (annually) Screening timetable [4.4] Screening Reports [4.15] EQIA timetable [4.16] Monitoring Review of monitoring information [4.31] Publication of monitoring information [4.33;4.34] Training