Ah, so your leader is a

Gatekeeper

...insisting all information and resources flow through them, creating bottlenecks in the organisation. And it feels like trying to get into an exclusive club where the bouncer won't let anyone in without their say-so.

Thanks for sharing. I can imagine that adds an extra layer to your day having to think about ‘how’ to interact with them.  I have shared 3 great strategies to deal with a gatekeeper leader in my blog.  
Drop me an email and share any strategies that work for you.