Section 8Part 1 — PRELIMINARY
Functions of Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsmen
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The Ombudsman shall perform the functions of the Ombudsman that are specified in this Act and in the scheduled Acts.
In the performance of the functions of the Ombudsman that are specified in the scheduled Acts, the Ombudsman shall be assisted as follows —
where the function is specified in Part 1 or Part 3 of Schedule 2, the Ombudsman shall be assisted by the Deputy Ombudsman (Complaints); and
where the function is specified in Part 2 of Schedule 2, the Ombudsman shall be assisted by the Deputy Ombudsman (Information Rights).
Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Ombudsman may delegate to any suitably qualified person by instrument in writing any function of the Ombudsman under this Act or the scheduled Acts to the extent so delegated, other than the power to delegate under this section.
The Cabinet may by Order subject to affirmative resolution, amend Schedule 2.