OMBUDSMAN ACT 1989
30Ombudsman’s staff
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30 Ombudsman’s staff (1) The ombudsman may employ staff on behalf of the Territory. (2) The ombudsman’s staff— (a) must be employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994; or (b) if the Commonwealth ombudsman is the ombudsman—must be appointed or employed under the Public Service Act 1999 (Cwlth). Note The Public Sector Management Act 1994, div 8.2 applies to the ombudsman in relation to the employment of staff under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (see Public Sector Management Act 1994, s 152). 30AA Arrangements for staff and facilities The ombudsman may arrange with the head of service to use the services of a public servant or Territory facilities. Note The head of service may delegate powers in relation to the management of public servants to a public servant or another person (see Public Sector Management Act 1994, s 18). 30AB Contractors and consultants (1) The ombudsman may engage contractors and consultants. (2) However, the ombudsman must not enter into a contract of employment under this section.