The complainant has requested information in respect of correspondence with past and present chief constables of the public authority in respect of Operation Magnolia.
The public authority relied on section 12(1) (cost limit) of FOIA to refuse the request. 
The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1).
The Commissioner finds that the public authority did not breach section 17 of FOIA as it did not fail to issue its refusal notice within 20 working days. 
The Commissioner finds that the public authority complied with its obligations under section 16 of FOIA to offer advice and assistance.
No steps are required.