Johannesburg Charter

The Johannesburg Charter is the foundational governance framework for the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC).
Adopted in 2019, it outlines the network’s guiding principles, vision, goals, and membership requirements for ombudspersons and authorities protecting access to public information legislation. The charter establishes the specific rules governing member participation, the voting processes, and the structural duties of the ICIC Executive Committee. According to the framework, it defines the eligible bodies that can hold accredited membership within the conference.