PART 1THE NORTHERN IRELAND PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN
2Independence
1
The Ombudsman is not subject to the direction or control of—
a
a Minister,
b
the Secretary of State,
c
a Northern Ireland department,
d
the Assembly, or
e
the Assembly Commission.
2
But this is subject to—
a
the power of the Assembly Commission to determine the salary, pension and terms of appointment of the Ombudsman under paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 of Schedule 1,
b
the power of the Assembly to request Her Majesty to remove the Ombudsman from office under paragraph 9 of Schedule 1,
c
the power of the Department of Finance and Personnel to direct the form of accounts the Ombudsman must prepare, under paragraph 7 of Schedule 2, or sections 9 to 13 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act (Northern Ireland) 2001.