(1)  Subject to subsection (2) , the Ombudsman may refer a disclosed matter to a public body to investigate if –

(a) the matter relates to a member, officer or employee of the public body; and

(b) the Ombudsman considers it appropriate to do so.

(2)  Part 7 applies to the investigation of a matter referred to a public body under this section.

(3)  Nothing in this section limits the operation of section 41 .