Independence in relation to complaints and investigations

In force

(1) The

Ombudsman is not subject to direction by any person about:

(a) the way the Ombudsman exercises or performs the Ombudsman's powers or functions in relation to complaints and investigations; or

(b) the priority given to investigations.

(2) The

Ombudsman must act independently, impartially and in the public interest in the exercise or performance of the Ombudsman's powers or functions in relation to complaints and investigations.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) have effect despite anything to the contrary in the

Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993.

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