SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements

PART 2Functions of the IMA etc.

26Inquiries

1

The IMA must publish its intention to carry out an inquiry.

2

Where an inquiry is about matters raised in a complaint by a person under paragraph 29(1)(a) or (b), the IMA must invite representations from—

a

the person,

b

any relevant public authority about which the person is complaining, and

c

any other person the IMA considers appropriate.

3

In any other inquiry, the IMA must invite representations from any person it considers appropriate.

4

The IMA must publish information about how and when a person may submit representations in relation to an inquiry.

5

The IMA must consider any representations which are submitted accordingly.