[F1Delegation of functionsN.I.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3A inserted (25.9.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 124, 148, Sch. 15; S.I. 2006/1537, art. 3
12(1)The Ombudsman may delegate any functions to—N.I.
(a)any person with whom arrangements are made under paragraph 10 F2..., or
(b)any person providing assistance to the Ombudsman in pursuance of such arrangements.
(2)But all recommendations and reports prepared by or on behalf of the Ombudsman must be signed by him.
[F3(3)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to the Ombudsman's functions under section 7 or 8 of this Act or section 12B or 12C of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978.]]
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 3A para. 12(1)(a) repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 6 para. 8, Sch. 9
F3Sch. 3A para. 12(3) inserted (12.4.2010) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), s. 5(7), Sch. 3 para. 14; S.I. 2010/812, art. 2