14. Written evidence from Mal Bowen
RESPONSE TO
PUBLIC SERVICE
OMBUDSMAN (WALES)
ACT 2005
Having read the draft Bill, I would like to
congratulate the Lord Evans of Temple Guiting for his excellent
work. However, there are two points which I believe need to be
addressed.
A. SCHEDULE 1.
PARAGRAPH 3. TERM
OF OFFICE
In an effort to ensure public confidence in
the complete impartiality of the new ombudsman, I believe that
it should be mandatory for the successful candidate to declare
any membership or any links to any clandestine organisation, as
is the case with current members of the Welsh Assembly. When the
ombudsman delegates to any person who he/she authorises to carry
out his duties, it should be mandatory that they make the same
declaration.
B. SCHEDULE 1.
PARAGRAPH 21, SUPPLEMENTARY
POWERS
I believe that adequate notice should be given
by the new ombudsman to the Welsh Assembly Government of any major
sale or acquisition of property he deems to be necessary to the
discharge of any of his/her functions.
3 January 2005
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