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15. Staff of Ombudsman

(1) Subject to subsection (4), the Ombudsman may appoint persons to be the staff of his or her office and may determine their duties.

(2) Appointments under subsection (1) shall be subject to -

(a) the Act of 2004, and

(b) the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 2005.

(3) Persons may be appointed under subsection (1) -

(a) as consultants or advisors in accordance with section 16,

(b) on a contract for services,

(c) on a permanent basis, or

(d) on a temporary or part-time basis.

(4) The Ombudsman, with the approval of the Minister and the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, shall determine -

(a) the terms and conditions of employment (including terms and conditions relating to remuneration and allowances) of staff appointed under this section, and

(b) the grades of the staff of his or her office and the numbers of staff at each grade.

(5) The Ombudsman shall have regard to the Government’s policy on remuneration of public sector employees, the overall sanction

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