16(1)For each financial year, the Ombudsman must prepare an estimate of the income and expenses of the Ombudsman's office.E+W
(2)The Ombudsman must submit the estimate at least five months before the beginning of the financial year to which it relates to the committee or committees of the Assembly specified in the standing orders of the Assembly.
(3)The committee or committees must examine an estimate submitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) and must then lay the estimate before the Assembly with any modifications thought appropriate.
(4)Before laying before the Assembly with modifications an estimate submitted in accordance with sub-paragraph (2), the committee or committees must—
(a)consult the Ombudsman, and
(b)take into account any representations which the Ombudsman may make.
(5)The first financial year is the financial year during which the first person to be appointed as the Ombudsman is appointed.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 23.7.2019 by S.I. 2019/1096, reg. 2