General powers
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12(1)The Ombudsman may do anything which appears necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, or which appears conducive to, the exercise of the Ombudsman’s functions.
(2)Without prejudice to that generality, the Ombudsman may in particular—
(a)acquire and dispose of land and other property, and
(b)enter into contracts.