Delegation of functions
3.—(1) Except as provided by paragraph (2), any function of the PPF Ombudsman may be delegated to and performed by –
(a)a member of staff appointed by the PPF Ombudsman in accordance with Article 3 of the 2005 Order;
(b)an additional member of staff made available to him in accordance with Article 4 of the 2005 Order, who is authorised to perform that function by the PPF Ombudsman.
(2) The PPF Ombudsman must not delegate –
(a)the determination of a reviewable matter referred to him by virtue of regulations made under Article 192 (reference of reviewable matter to the PPF Ombudsman);
(b)the determination of a complaint of maladministration referred to him by virtue of regulations made under Article 193 (investigation by PPF Ombudsman of complaints of maladministration);
(c)the referral of a question of law under Article 194 (referral of questions of law);
(d)the decision to publish a report under Article 195 (publishing reports etc.);
(e)the certification of an offence under Article 197(2) (obstruction etc. of the PPF Ombudsman).