Commission for Local Administration in England

I [name] Local Commissioner appointed in accordance with Part III of the Local Government Act 1974 hereby authorise members of the Commission's staff to perform on my behalf functions and powers under the Act as a Local Commissioner to the extent set out in the Schedule hereto and subject to the guidance issued by the Commission.

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Schedule

Member of staff Function/power

Investigators All functions under the Act other than:

(i) S30(1) making a report;

(ii) S27(2) agreeing to someone `suitable';

(iii) S28(3) expenses and allowances;

(iv) S29(6) paying for advice;

(v) S29(8) certifying contempt;

(vi) S31 further reports and/or procedures in relation to Statements;

(vii) S33 consultation with PCA or HSC;

(viii) Schedule 4.4(3) allocation of staff.

Assistant Ombudsmen All functions delegated to Investigators, plus:

(i) S27(2) agreeing to someone `suitable';

(ii) S28(3) expenses and allowances;

(iii) S33 consultation with PCA or HSC.

Deputy Ombudsmen All functions delegated to Assistant Ombudsmen, plus:

(i) S29(6) paying for advice;

(ii) S30(1) making a report;

(iii) Schedule 4.4(3) allocation of staff.

Delegation to Deputy Ombudsman and Assistant Ombudsmen

In the exercise of my power under paragraph 4(5) of Schedule 4 of the Local Government Act 1974, I hereby authorise the Deputy Ombudsman and Assistant Ombudsmen in my office to transfer cases to me from another Local Commissioner or from me to another Local Commissioner in accordance with the arrangements approved by the Commission under section 23(10) of the Act on 10 May 2000.

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