OMBUDSMAN ACT 1973 - SECT 16J Notice of referral

OMBUDSMAN ACT 1973 - SECT 16J

If the Ombudsman refers a complaint to a person or body under section 16I or 16IA, the Ombudsman—

S. 16J(a) substituted by No. 2/2019 s. 160(b).

        (a)     must advise the complainant that the complaint has been referred to the person or body; and

        (b)     may inform the following in writing—

              (i)     the principal officer (if any) of the authority to which the complaint relates; and

              (ii)     the responsible Minister for the authority to which the complaint relates; and

              (iii)     if the authority to which the complaint relates is a member of staff of a Council, the Mayor of the Council.

S. 16K inserted by No. 82/2012 s. 231.