Section 30 Investigation procedureI1

to decide whether to begin, continue or discontinue an investigation,

to determine if the requirements of sections 5, 6 or 8 have been met.

give the listed authority an opportunity to comment on any allegations contained in the complaint,

give any other person who is alleged in the complaint to have taken or authorised the action complained of an opportunity to comment on any allegations relating to that person.

give the listed authority an opportunity to comment on any evidence of systemic maladministration or systemic injustice, as the case may be,

give any person who appears to have taken part in or authorised systemic maladministration or systemic injustice, as the case may be, an opportunity to comment on any evidence of that.

make such inquiries as are appropriate, and

determine whether any person may be represented in the investigation by counsel, solicitor or otherwise.

such sums as the Ombudsman may determine in respect of expenses properly incurred by them,

such allowances as the Ombudsman may determine by way of compensation for the loss of their time.

the validity of any action taken by the listed authority, or

any power or duty of the listed authority to take further action with respect to any matter under investigation.