Procedure for reimbursement
5 Procedure for reimbursement
In the event that it is necessary for the Ombudsman to authorise the provision of information to another person for the purposes of this Policy, the Government employee, Government Board appointee, Minister or Member of
Parliament will seek that authorisation as appropriate.
A Government employee, Government Board appointee, Minister or
Member of Parliament seeking reimbursement of legal fees in accordance with this Policy must—
obtain as soon as practicable the necessary written agreement from the Crown Solicitor as required by clause 3(b); and
await the finalisation of the relevant investigation (unless seeking an interim payment in accordance with this Policy); and
submit a written claim for certification of the reasonableness of the costs for reimbursement to the Crown Solicitor, including—
an assignment of rights (as contemplated by clause 3(e)) in a form approved by the Crown
Solicitor; and
all relevant information in support of the eligibility of the claim pursuant to this Policy, including any additional information reasonably requested by the Crown Solicitor.
If the costs claimed (or part thereof) are certified as reasonable, the Crown Solicitor will forward the claim to the Attorney‑General (or their nominee) for finalisation of the claim.
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