Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

1. Corporate Information

1.1. General Information

1.1.1. About National Museums Scotland

Descriptions:
Quick facts about the Museums
How available:
About National Museums Scotland information available from web; Paper copy from FOI Officer.
When made available:
Updated annually.
Free or Fee:
Free

1.1.2. Press Releases and Responses to Media coverage of Particular Issues

Descriptions:
Official announcements made by National Museums Scotland and circulated to the media.
How available:
Press releases and response to media coverage information available on the web; Paper copy and previous issues back to 1999 from FOI Officer.
When made available:
As soon as released.
Free or Fee:
Free

1.1.3. History of National Museums Scotland

Descriptions:
Short chronology of the Museum from its origins in the collections of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, founded in 1780.
How available:
Online.
When made available:
Updated annually.
Free or Fee:
Free.

1.2. Strategy and Funding

Information about the statutory responsibilities, vision, strategic aims and objectives of the Museum; major development plans; and income and expenditure.

1.2.1. National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985

Descriptions:
The Act is the legislation which established National Museums Scotland and set out the responsibilities and powers of the Board of Trustees
How available:
Paper copy from:

The Stationery Office PO Box 29 St Crispins Duke Street Norwich NR3 1GN Tel: 0870 600 5522 Fax: 0870 600 5533 Email: book.orders@tso.co.uk

Online ordering: http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/

When made available:
1985
Free or Fee:
Cost on application to The Stationery Office

1.2.2. Strategic Plan

Descriptions:
Sets out the strategy and objectives for the current and following 5 financial years; how resources will be allocated to achieve these; and reviews past performance against objectives.
How available:
Strategic Plan information available on web; Paper copy and limited back issues from FOI Officer.
When made available:
Annually, April
Free or Fee:
Free

1.2.3. Strategic Plan Summary

Descriptions:
Summarises strategy and objectives and sets out priorities for the current and following 5 financial years.
How available:
Paper copy and limited back issues from FOI Officer.
When made available:
Annually, April
Free or Fee:
Free

1.2.4. Royal Museum Masterplan

Descriptions:
Plan to guide the major redevelopment of the Royal Museum over the next 10 - 15 years, creating new access, displays and learning facilities.
How available:
Online.
Free or Fee:
Free

1.2.5. Scottish Government Letter National Museums Scotland Grant-in-Aid 2006/07 to 2007/08

Descriptions:
Letter which allocates/confirms Grant-in-Aid for running costs; capital programmes (projects with a cost of £1 million or over); and purchases for the collections.
How available:
Scottish Government Letter available in PDF. Paper copy from FOI Officer.
When made available:
Annually, September.
Free or Fee:
Free

1.2.6. Annual Review

Descriptions:
Reviews National Museums Scotland activities and performance over the previous financial year.
How available:
Annual Review information available on web; Paper copy and limited back issues from FOI Officer
When made available:
Annually, September
Free or Fee:
Free

1.2.7. Annual Review Supplement (Up to 2003)

Descriptions:
Lists acquisitions, research interests of staff and publications for the previous financial year.
How available:
Paper copy and limited back issues up to 2003 from FOI Officer.
When made available:
Not published after 2003
Free or Fee:
Free

1.2.8. Annual Accounts

Descriptions:
Audited Annual Accounts as presented to the Scottish Parliament
How available:
Annual Review information available on web
When made available:
Annually, November
Free or Fee:
Free

1.3. Trustees

1.3.1. List of Trustees

Descriptions:
List of current Trustees, with dates of appointment and a short biography of each.
How available:
List of Trustees information available on the web; Paper copy from FOI Officer.
When made available:
Annually, May
Free or Fee:
Free

1.3.2. National Museums Scotland Board of Trustees: Role and Responsibilities

Descriptions:
The statutory powers and duties of the Board; the role and responsibilities of Trustees; the operation of the Board and its committees
How available:
NMS Board of Trustees: Role and Responsibilities information available on web; Paper copy from FOI Officer.
When made available:
Updated annually
Free or Fee:
Free

1.3.3. National Museums Scotland Board of Trustees: Code of Conduct

Descriptions:
Code of Conduct approved by Ministers and Standards Commission for Scotland (2003)
How available:
National Museums Scotland Board of Trustees: Code of Conduct information available on web; Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Revised as directed by the Standards Commission for Scotland
Free or Fee:
Free

1.3.4. National Museums Scotland Board of Trustees: Register of Interests

Descriptions:
Registration of interests in categories required by the Standards Commission for Scotland
How available:
National Museums Scotland Board of Trustees: Register of Interests information available on web; Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Annually, May
Free or Fee:
Free

1.3.5. Minutes of board of Trustees Meetings

Descriptions:
Minutes of the meetings of the governing body of National Museums Scotland. Some material in this class may be exempt from access. Where this occurs the minutes will show where information has been withheld, what exemption has been applied and why.
How available:
Minutes of Board of Trustees Meetings information available on web; Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
After subsequent meetings (6 meetings each year)
Free or Fee:
Free

1.4. Management and Organisational Structure

1.4.1. Structure Chart

Descriptions:
Chart of senior management and divisional structure.
How available:
Structure Chart document available in PDF. Paper copy from FOI Officer.
When made available:
Updated when changes are made
Free or Fee:
Free

1.4.2. Senior Staff

Descriptions:
Senior staff lists with responsibilities and short biographies. Senior Staff Structure Chart in Word format.
How available:
List of senior staff and contact details available online
When made available:
Updated when changes are made
Free or Fee:
Free

1.5. Fundraising and Development

NMS fundraising strategy; development projects for which support is needed; membership schemes and ways in which you can help.

1.5.1. National Museums Scotland Fundraising Strategy

Descriptions:
The major projects for which National Museums Scotland is seeking external support are set out in the Corporate Plan, together with objectives for extending membership support.
How available:
See 1.2.2. (Corporate Plan)
When made available:
Annually
Free or Fee:
Free

1.5.2. Membership Schemes

Descriptions:
Details of the Museums' individual and corporate membership schemes, membership benefits and application forms.
How available:
Membership Schemes information available on web; Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Updated annually
Free or Fee:
Free

1.5.3. Supporting National Museums Scotland

Descriptions:
Information on supporting NMS through donations and legacies.
How available:
Supporting National Museums Scotland information available on web; Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Updated annually
Free or Fee:
Free

1.6. Human Resources

1.6.1. National Museums Scotland Health & Safety Policy

Descriptions:
Sets out the Museums' policy for ensuring the health and safety of the public and its employees.
How available:
National Museums Scotland Health & Safety Policy document available in PDF; Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Reviewed annually
Free or Fee:
Free

1.6.2. National Museums Scotland Equal Opportunities Policy

Descriptions:
Sets out the Museums' policy for ensuring equal opportunities in employment.
How available:
National Museums Scotland Equal Opportunities Policy available in PDF; Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Reviewed annually
Free or Fee:
Free

1.6.3. Job Vacancies in National Museums Scotland

Descriptions:
Current vacancies.
How available:
Current Job Vacancy information available on web; Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Updated as new vacancies arise
Free or Fee:
Free

1.7. Finance and Estates

1.7.1. Policy on Contracts and Tenders

Descriptions:
Policy on Contracts and Tenders
How available:
Policy on Contracts and Tenders document available in PDF. Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Updated every 2 years or as legislation requires
Free or Fee:
Free

1.7.2. National Museums Scotland Environmental Policy

Descriptions:
Sets out the Museums' policies and procedures for sustainable development.
How available:
National Museums Scotland Environment Policy document available in PDF. Paper copy from FOI Officer
When made available:
Published 1994 - currently under review
Free or Fee:
Free