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hority of the same as follows:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8652663\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid15931424 1. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid14515144 Short Title and commencement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 - (1) This Act may be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14515144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 cited as the Ombudsman Act 1984.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14515144\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
This Act shall come into force on a date to be notified in the Gazette.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10958440\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid4399032 Interpretation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - In this Act, unless the context}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696  otherwise requires,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10958440 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10958440 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4399032 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
"Ombudsman", in relation to any function, power, or duty under this Act, means the Ombudsman for the time being investigating the complaint in respect of which the function, power, or duty is being exercised.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10958440 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4399032 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4399032\charrsid4399032 OMBUDSMAN
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4399032 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid8527755 Ombudsman}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) There may be appointed, an Ombudsman, who shall be an officer of and responsible to Parliament.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Subject to the provisions of section 7 of this Act, the Ombudsman shall be appointed by the Queen's Representative on the advice of the Prime Ministe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14492239 r who shall convey the recommen}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 dations of Parliament.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
No person shall be deemed to be employed in the service of Her Majesty for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1975 by reason of his appointment as an Ombudsman.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid8527755 Ombudsman to hold no other office}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - The Ombudsman shall not be capable of being a member of Parliament or of 
an Island Council, and shall not, without the approval of the Prime Minister, hold any office of trust or profit, other than his office as the Ombudsman, or engage in any occupation for reward outside the duties of his office.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid8527755 Term of office of Ombudsman}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) Except as otherwise}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
provided in this Act, the Ombudsman shall hold office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3823118  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 for a term of 3 years.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Unless his office sooner becomes vacant, every person appointed as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9112534 
an Ombudsman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
hold office until his successor is appointed. Every such person may from time to time be reappointed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3) The Ombudsman may at any time resign his office in writing addressed to the Speaker of Parliament}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 or to the Prime Minister if there is no Speaker or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
the Speaker is absent from the Cook Islands, and shall so resign his office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 on}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 attaining the age of 72 years.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid8527755  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid8527755 Removal or suspension from office}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144  - (1) The Ombudsman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 may}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 
removed from office for inability to discharge the fu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755 nctions }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 his}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 
from}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755\charrsid11088144 any other cause) or misbehaviour by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  the Queen's Represen}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 tative on the advice of the Prime}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Minister who shall }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755 convey th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 recommendation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8527755 Parliament.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
\par 
\par (2) The Ombudsman may be suspended from the Queen's Re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 resentative in Executive Council for }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9112534 inability }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 to discharge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 the functions of his office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or from any other cause) or misbehaviour proved to the satisfaction of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 Q}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 een's}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  Representative}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 but any such suspension shall not}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 continue in force beyond }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 2 months after the commencement }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 of the next ensuing session of Parliament.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328\charrsid15536328 Filling of vacancy}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 - (1) If the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9112534 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 mbudsman dies, or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 resigns his office, or is rem}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 oved from office, the vacancy }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9308971 thereby }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 created shall be filled in accordance with this section.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) If any vacancy }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 in the office of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9308971 O}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 mbudsman o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ccurs at any time while Parliament is in session, it shall be filled by the appointment of an Ombudsman by the Queen's}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328  Representa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 tive on the advice of the Prime Minister who shall convey the recommendation of Parliament.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 
\par P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 rovided that if the vacancy occurs less than 2 months before the close of that session and no such recommendation i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  made in that sessi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 on, the provisions of subsection}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 (3) of this section shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 apply as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328 the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  vacancy had occurred while Parliament}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 was not in session.
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15536328\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3) If any such vacancy occurs at any time while Parliament is not in session, the following provisions shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3436263  apply:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3436263\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13896137 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13896137 The Queen's Repr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 esentative in Executive Council may appoint an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9308971 O}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 mbudsman to fill the vacancy, and the person so appointed shall, unless his office sooner becomes vacant, hold office until his appointment is confirmed by Parliament;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13896137\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13896137 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
(b) If the appointment is not so confirmed within 2 months after the commencement of the next ensuing session, the appointment shall lapse and there}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13896137  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 shall be deemed to be a further vacancy in the office of the Ombudsman.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13896137\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid6183014 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144\charrsid6183014  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid6183014 Salaries}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid13896137  and allowances of Ombudsman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) There shall be pai
d to the Ombudsman out of the Government Account, without further appropriation than this section, a salary at such rate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13896137  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
as the Queen's Representative, by Order in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6183014 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ouncil, from time to time determines.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13896137\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) The salary of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6183014 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 mbudsman shall }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13896137 not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid13896137 be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  diminis
hed by an Order in Council under this section during the continuance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15074426  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 of his appointment.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15074426\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3) Any Order in Council under this section, and any provision of any such Order, may be made so as to come into force on a date to be specified in that behalf in the Order,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15074426  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
being the date of the making of the Order or any other date, whether before or after the date of the making of the order or the date of the commencement of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15074426\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (4) Every Order in Council under this section, and every provision of any such or
der, in respect of which no date is specified as aforesaid shall come into force on the date of the making of the order.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15074426\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6183014 (5) T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
here shall be paid to the Ombudsman, in respect of time spent in travelling in the exercise of his functions, travelling allowances and expenses in accordance with the Civil}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15074426  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 List Act 1984, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4279628 and the provisions of that Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
shall apply accordingly as if the Ombudsman were a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4279628 M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 inister.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15074426\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid9582608 Oath to be taken by Ombudsman}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - Before entering upon the exercise of the duties of his office the Ombudsman shall take an oath before the Speaker or Clerk of Parliament, namely:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9582608 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 I ....}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608 ..............}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 .. will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of my office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608  and that I will not, except w}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 here I am required to do so by enactment of the Parliament of the Cook Islands, divulge any information receiv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4279628 
ed by me in the performance of my}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  functions.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid9582608 Staff}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608  - (1) Subje}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608 t t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 o the provisions of this section, the Ombudsman may appoint}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 officers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608 employees}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid9582608  as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  may be necessary for the effic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ent carrying out of his functions, powers, and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 duties}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608 this}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) The number of persons that may be appointed under this section, whether generally or in respect of any specified duties or class of duties, shall from time to time be determined}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608  b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 y the Minister for Parliamentary Services.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9582608\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3) The salaries of persons appointed under this section and the terms and conditions of their appointments, shall be such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12859620  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 as are approved by Cabinet.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12859620\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12859620 (4) No person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 shall be deemed to be employed in the service of Her Majesty for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1975 by reason of his appointment under this section.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12859620\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12859620 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid12859620 FUNCTIONS OF OMBUDSMAN
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12859620\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 11.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid1055567 Functions of Ombudsman}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) It shall be a function of the Ombudsman to investigate any decision or recommendation made, or any act done or omitted, whether before or after the passing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1055567  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 of this Act, relating to a matter of administration and affecting any person or body of persons in his or its personal capacit
y, in or by any of the Departments or organisations specified in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1055567  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
the Schedule to this Act, or by any officer, employee, or member of any such Department or organisation in his capacity as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1055567  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
such officer, employee, or member.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1055567\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1055567  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
(1) of this section, it is hereby declared that the power conferred by that subsection includes the power to investigate a recommendation made, whether before or after the passing of this Act, by any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1055567  }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 such Department or organisation or any committee, subcommittee, officer, employee, or member thereof.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1055567\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3) The Ombu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392 dsman may make any such investig}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ation eit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 er on a complaint made to him or of his own motion;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 and where a complaint is made he may investigate any
 decision, recommendation, act or omission to which the foregoing provisions of this section relate, notwithstanding that the complaint may not app}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392 ear to relate to that decision, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 recommendation, act,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 or omission.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424 Without limiting the prec}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392 eding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  provisions o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696336 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  this section, it is hereby declared that any Committee of Parliament may at any time refer to the Ombudsman for investigation and report by him,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 any petition that is before that Committee for consideration, or any matter to which the petition relate
s. In any such case, an Ombudsman shall, subject to any special direction of the Committee, investigate the matters so referred, so far as they are within his juri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 diction, and make such report to the Committee as he thinks fit. Nothing in section 15 or se
ction 20 or section 22 of this Act shall apply in respect of any investigation or report made under this subsection.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145392\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5914625  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188 sect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ion, it is hereby declared that at any time the Prime Minister may }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188 re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 fer to the Ombudsman for investigatio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188 n and report any matter, other th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 an a matter concerning a judicial proceeding, which the Prime }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188 Min}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ister considers should be investigated by the Ombudsman. Where}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188  a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 matter is referred to an Ombudsman p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188 ursuant to this subsection, he }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 shall, notwithstanding anything to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188 the contrary in this Act, forth}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 with investigate the matter and report thereon to t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188 he Prime Minister, an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 d may thereafter make such report to Parliament on the matter as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 he thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Nothing in section 20 of this Act shal
l apply in respect }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 any investigation or report made under this subsection.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839188\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 The powers conferred on the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295205  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Ombudsman by this Act may be exercised notwithstanding any provision in any enactment to the effect that any such decision, recommendation, act, or omission}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295205  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 shall be final, or that no appeal shall lie in respect thereof, or that no proceeding or decision o
f the person or organisation whose decision, recommendation, act, or omission it is shall be ch}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295205 allenged, reviewed, quashed, or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
called in question.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295205 
\par (7) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Nothing in this Act shall authorise the Ombudsman to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5066752  investigate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9315224\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Any decision, recommendation, act, or omission in respect of which there is under the provisions of the Constitution or any Act or regulation, a right of appeal or objection,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9315224  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 or a right to apply for a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1912481  review, available to the compl}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ai}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855212 nant, on the merits of the case }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 to any Court, or to any 
tribunal constituted by or under any enactment, whether or not that right of appeal or objection or application has been exercised in the particular case, and whether}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 or not any time prescribed for the exercise of that right has expired:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Provided that the Ombudsman may conduct an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 nvestigation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
(not being an investigation relating to any decision, recommendation, act, or omission to which any other paragraph of this subsection}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 applies) notwithstanding that the complainant has or had such right if by reason of special circumstances it would be unreasonable to expect him to resort or have resorted to it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 Any decision, recommendation, act, or omission of any person in his capacity as a trustee within the meaning of the Trus}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14842797 tee A}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 ct 1956;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 (c) Any decision, recommendation, act, or omission of any person acting as legal }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424 adviser to the Crown or as Couns}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 el for the Crown in relation to any proceedings;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 (d) Any decision, recommendati
on, act, or omission of any member of the Police that may be the subject of an inquiry under the Police Act 1981 unless a complaint in relation thereto has been made or conveyed to a member of the Police superior in rank to the member to whom the complain
t relates; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 (i) The complaint has not been investigated; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9568619 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619 (ii) The complaint has been investigated and the complainant is dissatisfied with the final result.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9568619\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (8) If any question arises whether the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15732150 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
mbudsman has jurisdiction to investigate any case o
r class of cases under this Act, he may, if he thinks fit, apply to the High Court for a declaratory order determining the question in accordance with the Declaratory Judgements Act 1908, and the provisions of that Act shall extend and apply accordingly.}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2172806\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid2172806 
Parliament may make rules for guidance of Ombudsman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 - (1) Parliament may from time to time, if it thinks fit, make general rules for the guidance of the Ombudsman in the exercise of his}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2172806  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 functions, and may at any time in like manner revoke or vary any such rules.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2172806\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Any such rules may authorise the Ombudsman from time to time, in the public interest or in the interest of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12785239  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 any person or department or organisation, to publish reports relating generally to the exercise of his functions under this Act or to
 any particular case or cases investigated by him, whether or not the matters to be dealt with in any such report have been the subject of a report to Parliament under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12785239\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 13.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid12785239 Mode of complaint}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) Every complaint to the Ombudsman shall be made in writing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12785239\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Notwithstanding any provision in any enactment where any letter appearing to be written by any person in custody on a charge or after conviction of any offence, or by}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12785239  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 any person who is of unsound mind within the meaning of Part}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12785239  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 XXI of the Cook Islands Act 1915, is addres}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9574801 sed to the Ombudsman it shall b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 e immediately forwarded to the Ombudsman by the person for the time being in charge of the place or institution where the writer of the letter is detained or of which he is a patient.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12785239\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 14.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid265728 Ombudsman may refuse to investigate co}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728\charrsid265728 mplaint}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3151023  - (1) The O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 mbudsman may-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid265728 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid265728 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728\charrsid11088144 
(a) Refuse to investigate a complaint that is within his jurisdiction or to investigate any such complaint further if it appears to him that under the law or existing administrative practice there is an adequate remedy or right of appeal, other than the r
ight}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1206579 to petition Parliament,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728\charrsid11088144 
 to which it would have been reasonable for the complainant to resort; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid265728 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid265728 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728\charrsid11088144 (b) Refuse to investigate any such complaint further if in the course of th
e investigation of the complaint it appears to him that, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, any further investigation is unnecessary.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Without limiting the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ge}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 erality of the powers confe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728 ed on the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9336120 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728 
mbudsman by this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 , it is hereby declared that the Ombudsman may in his discretion decide not to investigate, or,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 as the case may require, n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9336120 ot to investigate further, any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
complaint if it relates to any decision, recommendation, act, or omission or which the complainant has had knowledge for more than 12 months before the complaint is received by the Ombudsman, or if in his opinion,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid265728 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9336120 (a) The subject}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9968034 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728\charrsid11088144 matter of the complaint is trivial; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11020607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020607\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11020607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020607\charrsid11088144 (b) The complaint is frivolous vexatious vindictive or is not made in good faith; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020607 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11020607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020607\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11020607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9336120 (c) Th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020607\charrsid11088144 e complainan
t has not a sufficient personal interest in the subject-matter of the complaint}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9968034 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11020607\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4658737 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4658737 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4658737\charrsid11088144 (3) In any case where an Ombudsman decides not to investi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9968034 gate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4658737\charrsid11088144  or make further investigation of a complaint he shall inform }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13443040 the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4658737\charrsid11088144 complainant of that decision, and shall state his reasons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13443040  therefore.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4658737\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid265728\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid13120362 Proceedings of Ombudsman}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13120362  - (1) Before investigating any ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9968034 tter under this Act, a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
n Ombudsman shall inform the Head of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13120362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
the Department affected, or, as the case may require the principal administrative officer of the organisation affected, of his }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13120362 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
ntention to make the investigation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13120362\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Every investigation by the Ombudsman under this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13120362 Ac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
t shall be conducted in private.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13120362\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13120362 (3) The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Ombudsman may hear or obtain information from such persons as he thinks fit, and may make such inquiries as}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2691927  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
he thinks fit. It shall not be necessary for the Ombudsman to hold any hearing, and no person shall be entitled as of right to be heard by the Ombudsman:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2691927\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Provided that if at any time during the course of an investigation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9968034 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 t appears to the Ombudsman that there may be sufficient grounds for his making any report or recommendation that may adversely affect an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2691927 y Department or organisation or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 person, he shall give to that Department or organisation or person an opportunity to be heard.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2691927\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (4) In the case of an investigation relating to a Department or organisation named or specified in the Schedule to this Act, the Ombudsman may in his discretion at any 
time during or after the investigation, consult a Minister who is concerned in the matter of the investigation and the Ombudsman shall consul}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2448300 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  any Minister }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2691927 who so requests or to whom a reco}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
mmendation which is the subject of the investigation has been made, after the Ombudsman has made the investigation and before he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2691927  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
has formed a final opinion on any of the matters referred to in subsection (1) or subsection (2) of section 19 of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2691927\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9373602 In the case of an investigation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
relating to an organisation named or specified in Part II of the Schedule to this Act, an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9373602  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Ombudsman may in his discretion at any time during or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9373602  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
after the investigation consult the Chairman of the organisation concerned, and the Ombudsman shall consult the Chairman of the organisat
ion who so requests or to whom a recommendation which is the subject of the investigation has been made, after the Ombudsman has made the investigation and before he has formed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9373602  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 a final opinion on any of the matters referred to in subsection (1) or subsection (2) of section 19 of this Act.
\par 
\par (6) If, during or after any investigation, the Ombudsman is of the opinion that there is substantial evidence of any significant breach of duty or miscondu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2448300 ct on the part of any officer or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  employee of any Department or organisation, he shall refer the matter to the appropriate authority.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8393133\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8393133 (7) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Subject to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8393133  the provisions of this Act and }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 of any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8393133  rules made for the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2313095 guidance of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8393133 Ombudsman by Parliament }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 and for the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8393133 time being in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 force, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424 the Ombudsman may regulate his }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 procedure in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8393133  such manner as he thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8393133\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 16.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid4880375 Evidence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) Subject to the provisions of this section and of section 17 of this Act, an Ombudsman may from time to time require any person who in his opinion is able to give any information}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 relating to any matter that is being investigated by the Ombudsman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 to furnish to him any such information, and to produce any documents or papers or things which in the Ombudsman's opinion relate to any such matter as aforesaid and which may be in t
he possession or under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
the control of that person. This subsection shall apply whether or not the person is an officer, employee, or member of any Department or organisation, and whether or not such documents, papers, or things are in the custody or under 
the control of any Department or organisation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Any Ombudsman may summon before him and examine on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696  oath-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4880375 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
(a) Any person who is an officer or member of any Department or organisation named or specified in the Schedule to this Act and who in the Ombudsman's}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 opinion is able to give any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4937462 such information as afore}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
said; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4880375 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (b) Any complainant; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4880375 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (c) With the prio
r approval of the Minister of Justice in each case, any other person who in the Ombudsman's opinion is ab}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 e to give any such information-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 for that purpose may administer an oath. Every such examination }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 by }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 the Ombudsman shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 ection 120 of the Crimes Act 196}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 9 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 which relates to perjury).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3) Subject to the provisions of subsection (4) of this section, no person who is bound by the provisions of any enactment, other than the Public Service Act 1975 and the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3832655 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 fficial Secrets}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Act 1951, to maintain secrecy in relation to, or not to disclose, any matter shall be require}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 d to supply any information to o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 r answer any question put by an Ombudsman in relation to that matter, or to produce to an Ombudsman any document or paper or thing relating to it,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 compliance with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 that requirement would be}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 in breach}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 of the obligation of secrecy or non-disclosure.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (4) With the previous consent }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 in writing of any complainant, a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ny person to whom subsection (3) of this section applies may be required by the Ombudsman to supply information or answer any question or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 produce any document or paper or thing relating only to the complainant, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4028975 and
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  it shall be the duty of the person to comply with the requirement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 (5) Every person }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 shall have the same privileges in relation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16476427 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 o the giving of information, the answe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 ring of questions and the produ}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ction of documents and papers and things as witnesses have in any Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (6) Except on the trial of any person for perjury within the meaning of the Crimes Act 1969 in respect of his sworn testimony,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3290323 no statement made}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 or answer given by that or any other person in the course of any inquiry by or any proceedings before an Ombudsman }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 shall be admissible in evidence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
ainst any person in any Court or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375  a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
t any inquiry or in any other proceedings and no evidence in respect f proceedings before an Ombudsman shall be given against any person.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880375\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (7) No person shall be liable to prosecution for an offence }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 gainst the Official Secrets Act 1951 or any enactments, other than this Act, by reason of his compliance with any requirement of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 mbudsman under this section.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (8)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Where any person is}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671  required by the Ombudsman to att}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 end before him for the purposes of this section, the pers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671 on s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 hall be entitled to the same fees, allowances, and expenses as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 if he were a witness in a Court, and the provisions of any Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671 or reg}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ulations in that behalf for the time being in force shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671 apply accordingly}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 For the purposes of this subsection the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5648002 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 mbudsman shall have the powe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671 rs of the Court under any such }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 regulations to fix or disallow, in whole or in part, or increase the amounts payable thereunder.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1800671\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid12091105 Disclosure of certain matters not to }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid12091105 be required}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041  - (1) Where the Mini}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
ster of Justice certifies that the giving of any information or the answering of any question or the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 production}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 any document or paper or thing-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10249041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Might prejudice the security, defence, or international relations of the Cook Islands (including the Cook Islands relations with the Government of any other country or with any international organisation), or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 the investigation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041 or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 detection of offences; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10249041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Might involve the disclosure of the deliberations of Cabinet; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10249041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Might involve the disclosure of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 proceedings of Cabinet }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 or of any committee of Cabinet, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 relating to matters of a secret or confidential nature}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 and would be, i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 
jurious to the public interest-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10249041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 the Ombudsman shall not require the information or answer to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 be given or, as the case may be, the document or paper or thing to be produced.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10249041\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the rule of law which authorises or requires the withholding of any document or paper, or the refusal to answer any questions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754306  on the grou}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 nd that the disclosure of the document or paper or the answering of the question}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754306  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 would be injurious to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754306  the public interest shall not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
apply in respect of any investigation by or proceedings before the Ombudsman.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754306\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid2522061 Ombudsman and staff to maintain secrecy}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) The Ombuds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007219 man }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
and every person holding any office or appointment under Ombudsman shall be deemed for the purposes of the Official}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007219  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Secrets Act 1951 to be persons holding office under Her Majesty.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007219\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 The Ombudsman and every such person as aforesaid }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007219 shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 maintain secrecy in respect of all matters that come to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583341 their }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 knowledge in the exercise of their functions.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007219\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Every person holding any office or appointment }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583341 under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 the Ombudsman shall, before he begins to perform any official duty under this Act, t
ake an oath, to be administered by the Ombudsman, that he will not divulge any information received}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583341  by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 him under this Act except fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007219 r }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 the purpose of giving effect to this Act.
\par 
\par (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions section the Ombudsman may disclose such matters as in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14242103  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
his opinion ought to be disclosed for the purposes of an investigation or in order to establish grounds for his conclusions and recommendations. The power conferred by this subsection shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14242103  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 not extend to any matter th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14242103 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 t might
 prejudice the security, defence, or international relations of the Cook Islands (including the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14242103  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Cook Islands}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14242103  relations with the Government}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 of any other country or with any international organisation) or the investigation or detection of offences, or that might involve the disclosure of the deliberations of Cabinet.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14242103\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid14242103 Procedure after investigation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 - (1) The provisions of this section shall apply in every case where, after making any investigation under this Act, an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10363714 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
mbudsman is of opinion that the decision, recommendation, act, or omission which was the subject}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9188587 -matter of the in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 vestigation-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8083300 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 Appears to have been contrary to law; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8083300 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8083300 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 Was unreasonable, unjust, oppressive, or improperly discriminatory, or was in accordance with a rule of law or a provision of any Act, regulation, or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 bylaw or a practice that is or may be unreasonable, unjust, oppressive, or improperly discriminatory; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8083300 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8083300 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 Was based wholly or partly on a mistake of law or fact; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8083300 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8083300 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 Was wrong.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2522061 (2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 The provisions of this section shall also apply}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
any case where the Ombudsman is of the opinion that in the making}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  the decision or recommendation, or in the doing or omission}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
the act, a discretionary power has been exercised for an improper purpose or on irrelevant grounds or on the taking into account of irrelevant considerations, or that, in the case of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 a decision made}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
in the exercise of any discretionary power, reasons should have been given for the decision.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8083300\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 If in any case to }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 which this section applies the O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 mbudsman is of the opinion}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 That the matter should be referred to the appropriate authority for further consideration; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 That the omission should be rectified; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 That the decision should be cancelled or varied; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 That any practice o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 n which the decision, recommend}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
ation, act, or omission was based should be altered; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 That any law on which the decision, recommendation, act, or omission was based should be reconsidered; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 That reasons should have been given for the decision; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 That }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 ny other steps should be taken-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7033624\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 the Ombudsman shall report his opinion, and his reasons therefore, to the appropriate
 Department or organisation, and may make such recommendations as he thinks fit. In any such case he may request the Department or organisation to notify him, within a specified time, of the steps (if any) that it proposes to take}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380167  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 to give effect to his rec
ommendations. The Ombudsman shall also, in the case of an investigation relating to a Department or organisation named or specified in Part I of the Schedule to this Act, send a copy of his report or recommendations to the minister concerned, and, in the 
case of an investigation relating to an organisation named or specified in Part II of the Schedule to this Act, send a copy of his report or recommendation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2522061 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  to the Chairman of the organisation concerned, and to the Ministe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14424911 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 , if any.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14424911\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
If within a reasonable time after the report is made no action is taken which seems to an Ombudsman to be adequat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14424911 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 and appropriate, the Ombudsman, in his discretion, after considering the comments (if any) made by or on behalf of any Department or organisa
tion affected, may send a copy of the report and recommendations to the Prime Minister, and may thereafter make such report to Parliament o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14424911 n the matter as he thinks fit.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
\par 
\par (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 The ombudsman s
hall attach to every report sent or made under subsection (4) of this section a copy of any comments made by or on behalf of the Department or organisation affected.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4674303\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Notwithstanding }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152 anything in this section the Om}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 budsman shall not, in any report made under this Act, make }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ny comment that is adverse to any person unless the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 has been given an opportunity to be heard.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid9206152 Ombudsman may require publication of summary of report}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) Where an Ombudsman has prepared a report under subsection (3) of section 19 of this Act relating to any organisation named or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
specified in Part II of the Schedule to this Act, he may prepare and send to the principal administrative officer of that organisation a written summary of the contents of his report and require}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3702460  officer to make copies of that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 summary available during ordinary business hours for inspection by members of the public without charge. Any member of the public may make a c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 py of the whole}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 or any part of the summary.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9206152\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Before forwarding any such written summary to the appropriate principal administrative }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 officer under subsection (1) of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
this section, the Ombudsman shall send a copy of it in draft form to the Organisation to which it relates for perusal, and shall, as far as practicable, incorporate in the summary a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2172542 
ny comments made to him by the o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 rganisation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Within one week after the report is received by the organisation, the principal adminis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 trative officer of that organis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 atio}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10384132 n shall, at the expense of the o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 rganisation, give public notice in such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 
 form and in such newspapers as th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 e Ombudsman shall require of the availability of the report for inspection and of the places}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 where it may be inspected.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Every such report shall be made available for a period of 4 weeks from the date of the first publication of the public notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid3738225 Complainant to be informed of result of investigation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225  - (1) Where, on a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ny investigation following a complaint, the Ombudsman makes a recommendation under subsection (3) of section 19
 of this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Act, and no action which seems to the Ombudsman to be adequate and appropriate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
is taken thereon within a reasonable time, the Ombudsman shall inform the complainant of his recommendation, and may make such comments on the matter as he thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 The Ombudsman shall in any case inform the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 complainant, in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 such manner and at such time as he thinks proper of the result of the investigation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid3738225 Proceedings not to be questioned or to be subject to review}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - No proceeding of the Ombuds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 man shall be held bad for want o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
f form, and except on the ground of lack of jurisdiction, no proceeding or decision of the Ombudsman shall be liable to be challenged, reviewed, quashed, or called in question in any Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid3738225 Proceedings privile}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225\charrsid3738225 g}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid3738225 ed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 - (1) Except in the
 case of proceedings for an offence against}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10384132  the Official Secrets Act 1951,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16674691 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
No proceedings, civil or criminal, shall lie against any Ombudsman, or against any person holding any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3738225 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
ffice or appointment under the Ombudsman, for anything he may do or report or say in the course of the exercise or intended exercise of his functions under this Act, unless it is shown that he acted in bad faith;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16674691 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691\charrsid11088144 (b) No Ombudsman, and no such person as foresaid shall }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid656294 be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691\charrsid11088144 called to give ev}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid656294 idence to any Court, or in any }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691\charrsid11088144 proceedings of a judicial nature, in respect of anything coming to his knowledge in the exercise his functions.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2) Anything said or any information}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 supplied or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691 any document}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691\charrsid11088144 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 paper, or thing produced by any person in the course of any inquiry by or proceedings
 before the Ombudsman under this Act shall be privileged in the same manner as if the inquiry or proceedings were proceedings in a Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674691 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5445443 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5445443\charrsid5445443 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5445443\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 24.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid5445443 Power of entry on premises}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - (1) For the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5445443  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 purposes o
f this Act, but subject to the provisions of this section, the ombudsman may at any time enter upon any premises occupied by any of the Departments or organisations named or specified in the Schedule to this Act and inspect the premises and, subject to th
e }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11415814 provis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ions of sections 16 and 17 of this Act carry out therein }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5445443 
any investigat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ion that is within his juri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5445443 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 diction.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5445443 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3242844 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844\charrsid11088144 (2) Before entering upon any such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844 
premises an Ombudsman }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844\charrsid11088144 shall notify the Permanent Head of the Department or, as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844 the case }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844\charrsid11088144 may requi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844 re, the principal administrativ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844\charrsid11088144 e officer of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844 organisat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844\charrsid11088144 ion by which the premises are occupied.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3) The Minister of Justice may from time to time by notice to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15144529 O}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 mbudsman exclude the application of subsection (1) of this section to any specified premis
es or class of premises, if he is satisfied that the exercise of the defence, or international relations of the Cook Islands, including the Cook islands relations with the Government of any other country or with any international organisation.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242844\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 25.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid13849093 Delegation of powers by }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8804608 O}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid13849093 mbudsman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 - (1) with the prior approval of the Prime Minister, the Ombudsman may from time to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093 time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13574468 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 by writing under his hand, delegate to any person holding any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 office under him any of his powers under this Act, except this power of delegation and the power to make any report under this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13849093 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093\charrsid11088144 (2) Any delegation under this section may be made to a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093 specified }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093\charrsid11088144 person or to the holder for the time being of a specified }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093 office or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093\charrsid11088144 to the holder of offices of a specified class.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (3) Every delegation under this section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093\charrsid11088144 shall be revocable at will, and no such delegation shall preven}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093 t }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849093\charrsid11088144 the exercise of any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  power by the Ombudsman.
\par 
\par (4) Any such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8201253 delegation may be made subject to such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 restrictions and conditions }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8201253 as the Ombudsman thinks fit, and may be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 made either generally or in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8201253 
relation to any particular case or class}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid686080  of cases.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5469306\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (5) Until any such delegation is revoked, it shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3084016 continue in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 force according to its tenor. In t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9967419 he event of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3084016 O}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9967419 mbudsman }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3084016 by whom it }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9967419 was made ceasing to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  hold office, it shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9967419  continue to have effect as if made by his successor.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9967419 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Any person purporting to exercise any power of the }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512 Ombudsman by virtue of a d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 elegation under this section shall, when }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512 requ}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
ed to do so, produce evidence of his authority to exercise the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512  power.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512\charrsid2767512 A}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid2767512 nnual report}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  - Without limiting the right of the Ombudsman to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512 re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
port at any other time, but subject to the provisions of subsection }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512 (6) of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
section 19 of this Act and to any rules for the guidance of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Ombudsman made by Parliament and for the time being in force, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10818204 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
mbudsman shall in each year make a report to Parliament on the excise of his functions under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767512\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid3362783 Offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 - Every person commits an offence against this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3362783  and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 is liable on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 conviction to a fine not exceeding $200 who}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3362783\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8217893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3362783 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
Without lawful justification or excuse, wilfully obstructs, hinders, or resists the Ombudsman or any o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3362783 ther person in the exercise of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12678413 h}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 is powers under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3362783\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8217893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3362783 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Without}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2522061  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 lawful justification or excuse, r
efuses or wilfully fails to comply with any lawful requirement of the Ombudsman or any other person under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3362783\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8217893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2522061 W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
ilfully makes any false statement to or misleads or attempts to mislead the Ombudsman or any other person in the exercise of his powers under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8217893\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8217893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Represents directly or indirectly that he holds any authority under this Act when he does not hold that authority.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8217893\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid8217893 Money to be appropriated by Parliament for purpose of this }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8217893\charrsid8217893 A}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid8217893 ct}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 - Except as otherwise provided in this Act, all salaries and al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8217893 lowances an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
d other expenditure payable or incurred under or in the administration of this Act shall be payable out of money to be appropriated by Parliament for the purpose.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8217893\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid14380533 Power to amend Schedule by Order in Council}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
(1) Where any Department or organisation named or specif}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380533 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 ed in Part I of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12678413 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 chedule to this Act is abolished, or its name is altered, or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380533  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 where any new Department of State is created, the Queen's Representative may, by Order in Council, make such amendments to the said Schedule}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380533  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 as may be necessary to give effect to the abolition or alteration, or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380533 
 to include the name of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 the new Department therein.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380533\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
The Queen's Representative may from time to time by Order in Council, amend Part II}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid615278  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3959696 of the Schedule to this Act by-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid615278\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid615278 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Including therein the name of any local organisation other organisation or the description of any class of local organisations or other organisations;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid615278 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid615278 Omitting the name}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  of any local organisation or o
ther organisations or the description of any class of local organisations or other organisation, whether that name or description appeared therein as initially enacted or was included therein by any other Act or any order in Council.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid615278\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid4656406 Amendments and savings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
 - (1) The provisions of this Act are in addition to the provisions of any other enactment or any rule of law under which any remedy or right o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696336 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144  appeal or objection is provided for any person or any procedure is provided for the inquiry into or invest
igation of any matter, and nothing in this Act shall limit or affect any such remedy or right of appeal or objection or procedure as aforesaid.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14947850\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11088144  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 
The Crown Law Office Act 1980 is hereby amended by inserting after the word "Minister" in Section 10, the words "the Ombudsman".}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14947850 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14947850 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14947850 ________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12678413 ______________}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14947850 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14947850\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14947850 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 This Act is administered in the Office of the Ombudsman}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14947850 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14947850 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14947850 _______
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14947850\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4920961 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid8278562 SCHEDULE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961\charrsid11088144 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8278562 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961\charrsid4920961 PART I
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8278562 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid4920961 DEPARTMENTS}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961\charrsid4920961 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8278562 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8278562 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid4920961 PUBLIC SERVICE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11088144 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961\charrsid11088144 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Ministry of Agriculture}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961 
\par Office of Audit & Inquiries
\par Cook Islands Liquor Supplies
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Education Department
\par De}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961 partment of Corrective Services
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15220592\charrsid11088144 Customs Department
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920961 Parliament Services
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\par Cook Islands Marine Board
\par Price Tribunal
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\par Cook Islands Tourist Authority
\par Land Zoning Board
\par Leases Approval Committee
\par Totalizator Board
\par National Arts Council
\par Apprenticeship Council
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\par Island Councils
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