13. In section 29 of the 1974 Act (investigations: further provisions)(1), after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A) A Local Commissioner may appoint and pay a mediator or other appropriate person to assist him in the conduct of an investigation under this Act.
(6B) Any person or persons appointed under subsection (6A) above shall be deemed to be an officer or officers of the Commission for Local Administration in carrying out his or their functions under that appointment.”.
Amended by the Government of Wales Act 1998 (c.38), Schedule 12, paragraph 15; the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (c.10), Schedule 6, paragraphs 7, 12 and Schedule 7; and the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (c.46), Schedule 2, paragraph 3.