Paragraph 14 C1 C2

Northern Ireland

(1)

Any function of the Ombudsman may be performed by any member of staff of the Ombudsman authorised by the Ombudsman for that purpose.

(2)

Any function of the Ombudsman may be performed by any other person authorised by the Ombudsman for that purpose if—

(a)

that other person is suitably qualified to do so, and

(b)

there are special circumstances which make it proper to do so.

Annotations

C1: Sch. 1 para. 14 applied (with modifications) by Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 8), s. 63(1)(8)(a) (as substituted (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 7 para. 5 (with ss. 23, 50(3), Sch. 2 para. 9))
C2: Sch. 1 para. 14 applied by Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 8), s. 63(8)(a) (as substituted (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 7 para. 5 (with ss. 23, 50(3), Sch. 2 para. 9))