Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) Act 1962

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The Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) Act 1962 is the New Zealand statute that originally established the office of the Ombudsman to investigate complaints about government administration and promote fairness in the public sector.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Act of Parliament
New Zealand statute
aimsToEnsure accountability of public sector agencies
fairness in government administration
appliesTo New Zealand government departments NERFINISHED
New Zealand public sector agencies
New Zealand public service
branchOfLaw administrative law
constitutional law
country New Zealand
createsOffice Ombudsman of New Zealand NERFINISHED
Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) NERFINISHED
designedToPromote good administration in government agencies
designedToProtect the public from unfair administrative action
enables citizens to complain about maladministration
enactedBy New Zealand Parliament NERFINISHED
establishesMechanismFor independent review of administrative decisions
investigation of complaints by members of the public
focusesOn maladministration in the public sector
governs appointment of the Ombudsman
independence of the Ombudsman
tenure of the Ombudsman
hasEffectOn rights of individuals dealing with New Zealand public authorities
introducedInstitution parliamentary ombudsman model in New Zealand
jurisdiction New Zealand
language English
legalForm primary legislation
oversightOf executive branch administration in New Zealand
purpose to establish the office of the Ombudsman
to promote fairness in the public sector
to provide for investigation of complaints about government administration
regulates functions of the Ombudsman
powers of the Ombudsman
procedures for handling complaints
relatedConcept Ombudsman NERFINISHED
complaints investigation
parliamentary oversight
relatedTo Ombudsmen Act 1975 NERFINISHED
shortDescription Statute establishing the office of the Ombudsman in New Zealand
subjectMatter administrative justice
public administration oversight
typeOfRemedyProvided non‑binding recommendations GENERATED
reports to Parliament GENERATED

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Ombudsman of New Zealand predecessorLegalBasis Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) Act 1962