S.L. 385.1 Art. 5Duty of Commissioners in the exercise of their functions.

(1) In the exercise of their functions under the Act or any other law and these rules, it shall be the duty of Commissioners to comply with any Code of Practice and Procedure which the

Ombudsman may from time to time set out for this purpose.

(2) In determining whether to initiate, continue or discontinue an investigation under the Act, a Commissioner shall act autonomously and in accordance with the procedures and processes laid down by the Act and by these rules.

(3) Where there is no evidence of maladministration, a Commissioner shall not investigate further a complaint.