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In forceInvestigation at public authority's premises
Part 6Administrative actions of public authorities
Division 4Investigations
Subdivision 2Ombudsman's powers for investigation
54 Investigation at public authority's premises
The
Ombudsman may, at a reasonable time:
(a) enter and inspect premises (other than premises, or the part of premises, used as a residence) occupied by a public authority; and
(b) take into the premises the persons and things the Ombudsman reasonably requires for the investigation; and
(c) take extracts from, or copy in any way, documents located at the premises;
and
(d) require an officer of the authority at the premises to give the Ombudsman reasonable help in exercising a power mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).
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