36Notice of decision not to investigate

36 Notice of decision not to investigate (1) This section applies if the Ombudsman decides: (a) the Ombudsman is precluded from investigating a complaint; or (b) under section 33, 34 or 35, not to investigate a complaint or continue an investigation of a complaint. (2) The Ombudsman must inform the complainant of the decision and the reasons for it. (3) In addition, if the Ombudsman has given notice under section 47 to the principal officer of the public authority, the Ombudsman must inform the principal officer of the decision and the reasons for it.