The operational procedure targets the free and unrestrained access of individuals to any information of public interest, as defined by law, and constitutes one of the fundamental principles of the relationships between individuals and public authorities, in accordance with the Constitution of Romania and the international documents ratified by the Romanian Parliament. The procedure establishes the manner in which acts issued by the director are communicated to authorities, institutions, and interested persons, in accordance with Law no. 544/2001 regarding free access to information of public interest.

The procedure is carried out especially for good collaboration between citizens and public institutions, for the interests of the public institution, those of the citizens, and those of the employees of the public institution. The written request for information of public interest includes the following elements: 1. the authority or public institution to which the request is addressed; 2. the information requested, so as to allow the authority or public institution to identify the public interest information; 3. the name, surname, and signature of the requester, as well as the address at which the response is requested.

The following information is excepted from the free access of citizens: a) information in the field of national defense, security, and public order, if it falls into the categories of classified information, according to the law; b) information regarding the deliberations of authorities, as well as those concerning the economic and political interests of Romania, if they fall into the category of classified information, according to the law; c) information regarding commercial or financial activities, if their publicity infringes on intellectual or industrial property rights, as well as the principle of fair competition, according to the law; d) information regarding personal data, according to the law; e) information regarding procedure during criminal or disciplinary investigations, if the result of the investigation is endangered, confidential sources are revealed, or the life, bodily integrity, or health of a person is put at risk following an investigation carried out or in progress; f) information regarding judicial procedures, if their publicity affects the assurance of a fair trial or the legitimate interest of any of the parties involved in the process; g) information whose publication prejudices the measures for the protection of young people.

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