Delegation of functions
22(1)The OLC may authorise—
(a)the chairman or any other member of the OLC,
(b)a committee or sub-committee of the OLC,
(c)an ombudsman, or
(d)a member of the OLC’s staff appointed under paragraph 13,
to exercise, on behalf of the OLC, such of its functions, in such circumstances, as it may determine.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—
(a)the OLC’s functions under section 118(1) (annual report),
(b)the OLC’s functions under section 122 (appointment of Chief Ombudsman and assistant ombudsmen),
(c)the OLC’s functions under paragraph 20 or 23 of this Schedule, or
(d)any power or duty the OLC has to make rules under this Part of this Act.
(3)A committee may delegate functions (including functions delegated to the committee) to—
(a)a sub-committee,
(b)the chairman or any other member of the OLC,
(c)an ombudsman, or
(d)a member of the OLC’s staff appointed under paragraph 13.