28Serious misconduct

#### 28 Serious misconduct 28 Serious misconduct > Where the Ombudsman is of the opinion that a public authority is or may be guilty of misconduct in the course of his or her functions to such an extent as, in the opinion of the Ombudsman, may warrant dismissal, removal or punishment, the Ombudsman shall report the opinion— > > > (a) to the responsible Minister, > > > (b) to the head of the public authority, and > > > (c) where the public authority is a Public Service employee, to the Public Service Commissioner, > > giving reasons for the opinion. > > **s 28:** Am 1983 No 189, Sch 2 (8); 1989 No 226, Sch 1; 2014 No 33, Sch 3.21 \[8\]; 2022 No 39, Sch 1\[12\].