Negotiations: A guide to section 9(2)(j) of the OIA and section 7(2)(i) of the LGOIMA

This is a guide to the negotiations withholding ground found in section 9(2)(j) of the OIA and section 7(2)(i) of the LGOIMA.

It covers:

• whether withholding is necessary to enable the agency to carry on negotiations without prejudice or disadvantage
• the public interest.