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Ombudsman Act 1974

8BActing Deputy Ombudsman and Assistant Ombudsman

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#### 8B Acting Deputy Ombudsman and Assistant Ombudsman 8B Acting Deputy Ombudsman and Assistant Ombudsman > > (1) The Ombudsman may, from time to time, appoint a person to be an acting Deputy Ombudsman or Assistant Ombudsman, and the Ombudsman may revoke any such appointment. > > > (2) In the absence of a Deputy Ombudsman or an Assistant Ombudsman, a person so appointed is to act in the place of the Deputy Ombudsman or Assistant Ombudsman. > > > (3) While acting in the place of a Deputy Ombudsman or an Assistant Ombudsman, a person has all the functions of the Deputy Ombudsman or Assistant Ombudsman and is taken to be a Deputy Ombudsman or an Assistant Ombudsman. > > **s 8B:** Ins 2002 No 42, Sch 3 \[6\].

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