Explanatory Memorandum

Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 4

19 February 2016

Commentary on Clauses

Part 1: The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman

Section 3: Appointment

The Assembly and the Assembly Commission are responsible for determining who is nominated for appointment as the NIPSO.  The formal appointment is by Her Majesty.  Appointment is for a single seven year term.  Schedule 1 sets out how the NIPSO may leave office.