SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements

PART 2Functions of the IMA etc.

Inquiries

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(1)

The IMA must publish its intention to carry out an inquiry.

(2)

Where an inquiry is about matters raised in a complaint by a person under paragraph 29(1)(a) or (b), the IMA must invite representations from—

(a)

the person,

(b)

any relevant public authority about which the person is complaining, and

(c)

any other person the IMA considers appropriate.

(3)

In any other inquiry, the IMA must invite representations from any person it considers appropriate.

(4)

The IMA must publish information about how and when a person may submit representations in relation to an inquiry.

(5)

The IMA must consider any representations which are submitted accordingly.