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	Ombudsman Victoria Internet - Home Page
		The Victorian Ombudsman is a constitutional independent officer of the Victorian Parliament. The office was established under the Ombudsman Act 1973.
		Ombudsman Victoria has an education program which aims to raise the awareness in the Victorian community of the role and jurisdiction of the Ombudsman and to promote good administration in the Victorian public sector.
		Unreasonable complainant conduct: interim practice manual.pdf (1.39MB): a joint project of the Australian Parliamentary Ombudsman prepared to assist staff of government agencies in their interaction with clients whose conduct is challenging.
	www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au (235 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In accordance with his duties, the Ombudsman shall conduct inquiries for which he finds grounds, either on his own initiative or on the basis of complaints submitted to him direct or through a Member of the European Parliament, except where the alleged facts are or have been the subject of legal proceedings.
		The Ombudsman shall be appointed after each election of the European Parliament for the duration of its term of office.
		The Ombudsman may be dismissed by the Court of Justice at the request of the European Parliament if he no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of his duties or if he is guilty of serious misconduct.
	wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/e/eu/european_ombudsman.html (284 words)

	Ombudsman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Croatian Ombudsman is known as Pučki pravobranitelj, and was established by the Croatian Constitution in 1990.
		The Ombudsman is appointed by the President of Ireland upon the nomination of both Houses of the Oireachtas, and is a civil servant of the State.
		The Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines is empowered by the 1987 Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas to safeguard the government and government-related institutions and corporations from corruption and dispense justice in the case of such offenses.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ombudsman (3332 words)

	Organization of News Ombudsmen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		ONO membership is comprised of various news ombudsman, and readers' representatives from around the world.
		Both ombudsman and readers' representatives are individuals who work for a professional news organization, and handle complaints that are received or come their attention.
		Some of the topics that have been discussed include coverage of minorities, coverage of sex crimes, the ombudsman's relationship to the news department, the use of anonymous sources, invasion of privacy, plagiarism, conflicts of interest.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Organization_of_News_Ombudsmen (512 words)

	ABB-BVB
		The Ombudsman for customers of the banking sector and the stock exchange companies is an impartial mediator who can help you in settling a dispute with your bank, your stock exchange company, your portfolio manager or your investment adviser.
		The Ombudsman will act as a mediator only when you have first submitted your problem, in writing, to your bank, stock exchange company, portfolio manager or investment adviser and no solution has been reached within a reasonably acceptable period of time.
		Neither does the Ombudsman answer requests for general information on the banking or stock exchange sector or on services provided by institutions that are part of these.
	www.abb-bvb.be /gen/en/ombudsman_mediateur.html (584 words)

	Office of The Ombudsman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		With the prior approval in each case of the Prime Minister, functions hereinbefore assigned to the Ombudsman may from time to time, by direction under his hand, be delegated to any person who is appointed to any office or to perform any function referred to in section 6.
		The Ombudsman may from time to time in the public interest publish reports relating generally to the exercise of his functions or to a particular case or cases investigated by him, whether or not the matters to be dealt with in such reports may have been the subject of a report to Parliament.
		The form of statistics of complaints received by the Ombudsman and the results of his investigation required by section 96 (5) of the Constitution to be included in the annual report to Parliament by the Ombudsman on the performance of his functions shall be prescribed by regulations made under section 12.
	www.ombudsman.gov.tt /applicationloader.asp?app=articles&id=948 (956 words)

	Council of Churches of the Ozarks - Long-TermCareOmbudsman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		When the Ombudsman Volunteer visited Clyde, she immediately called the facility^s Regional Coordinator, who promptly called the facility and instructed the staff to take Clyde to the emergency room, where he was diagnosed and treated for a broken arm.
		The ombudsman can also show you what your rights are as a long-term care facility resident in the State of Missouri.
		Regardless of whether the ombudsman is working with facility staff, a resident or the family of a resident, all information is kept confidential until/unless permission is given to share.
	www.charityadvantage.com /Council_of_Churches_of_the_OzarksLIDNID/Long-TermCareOmbudsman.asp (608 words)

	Ombudsman
		Ombudsman traces its history to Sweden way back in 19th century and it literally means an authority who is empowered to investigate individual complaints against public authorities, departments etc. Later it has been adopted in many countries including UK, Australia etc.
		Main objective of insurance ombudsman is redressal and settlement of disputes arising between insured and insurer.
		Insurance ombudsman is a quasi-judicial body established for speedy settlement of disputes in fair, impartial and judicial manner.
	www.bimaonline.com /cgi-bin/insguide/ombudsman.asp (734 words)

	Ombudsman - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site
		An ombudsman doesn't necessarily have to be appointed by government; for instance they may work for a corporation, a newspaper, an NGO, or even for the general public.
		The role of the King's Ombudsman was to ensure that judges and public officials acted in accordance with the laws, proficiently discharged their tasks, and if not he could initiate legal proceedings for dereliction of duty.
		The office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman was established by the Instrument of Government of 1809 and its role preserved in the new Instrument of Government in 1974.
	www.factbug.org /cgi-bin/a.cgi?a=202583 (844 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/European Ombudsman
		The European Ombudsman (or sometimes Euro-Ombudsman) is an ombudsman for the European Union.
		The current Ombudsman (since April 2003) is Nikiforos Diamandouros of Greece.
		The first Ombudsman (1995-2003) was Jacob Söderman of Finland.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/European_Ombudsman (383 words)

	The Ombudsman Of Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Ombudsman has put every possible effort to bring the existence of the office to the attention of the people through a wide range of activities both in Bangkok and the provinces.
		The Ombudsman has been invited, from time to time, to speak about the Ombudsman institution in universities, academic institutions, government agencies, seminars, conferences, etc. He has been interviewed by media such as newspapers, magazines, radio and television on the jurisdiction and roles of the Ombudsman.
		Other executives and senior staff of the Office of the Ombudsman have participated in a number of seminars, conferences and workshops in various places all over the country to talk about the work of the Ombudsman.
	www.ombudsman.go.th /eng_version/articles_topic02_3.htm (1162 words)

	Ombudsman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		An Ombudsman is an advocate for resident’s rights and is responsible for investigating complaints made by, or on behalf of, nursing and adult care home residents.
		The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman is located within the North Carolina Division of Aging in Raleigh.
		Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman are in each Area Agency on Aging, located in Lead Regional Organizations.
	www.nwpcog.org /AAA/AAA_Ombudsman.htm (299 words)

	European Ombudsman Electronic Complaint Form
		The Ombudsman's decisions on complaints are published in his Annual Report and on his Website, with the complainant's name removed.
		The Ombudsman's decisions on confidential complaints are published in his Annual Report and on his Website, after the removal of any information which could lead to the identification of the complainant.
		Complaints to the Ombudsman may contain personal data relating to the complainant, or to a third party.
	www.ombudsman.europa.eu /form/en/form2.htm (504 words)

	Organization of News Ombudsmen
		An ombudsman helps to explain the news-gathering process to the public, a process that often is mysterious and, therefore, suspect to many readers.
		The first newspaper ombudsman in the U.S. was appointed in June 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky, to serve readers of The Courier-Journal and The Louisville Times.
		Among conference topics have been: coverage of minorities; coverage of sex crimes; the ombudsman's relationship to the news department; the use of anonymous sources; invasion of privacy; plagiarism; conflicts of interest; and a plethora of ethical issues.
	www.newsombudsmen.org /what.htm (1046 words)

	officialwebsite of kerala.gov.in
		The rules for the functioning of Ombudsman were issued in January 2000 and the Ombudsman constituted on 29.05.2000.
		Ombudsman has observed that it is very clear that the Secretary has misled the Panchayat Committee without placing sufficient facts before the Committee and requesting the Panchayat to take a decision.
		Government have issued Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions (Complaint enquiry, trial and conditions of service) Rues 1999 Prescribing the form and manner in which complaints have to filed under the Act, As per Rule 7, complaint should be in the form prescribed in the appendix to the Rules.
	www.kerala.gov.in /grievanceredressal/ombudsman.htm (1608 words)

	Speeches, Office of the Ombudsman
		Since I became Ombudsman in November 1994 I have delivered somewhere between 30 and 40 public speeches on a variety of subjects.
		The variety is perhaps explained by my various roles as Ombudsman, as Information Commissioner, as an ex-officio member of the Referendum Commission, as Chairman of the Public Offices Commission and subsequently as an ex-officio member of the Standards in Public Office Commission which replaced the Public Offices Commission in late 2001.
		As Ombudsman I have accepted the reality that rights to housing, healthcare and education are subject to resource constraints.
	www.ombudsman.gov.ie /en/Speeches/Name,2174,en.htm (2776 words)

	Office of the Ombudsman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Irish Ombudsman is appointed by the Irish President following nomination by both Houses of the Oireachtas (the Irish parliament).
		The Ombudsman is not a political office and he or she must remain independent in the performance of the functions of Ombudsman.
		His or her findings are not legally binding and the Ombudsman cannot force the body to accept or act upon the decision.
	www.oasis.gov.ie /government_in_ireland/government_and_politics_at_national_level/offices_of_state/office_of_the_ombudsman.html (802 words)

	Savannah College of Art and Design > About > Life > Ombudsman
		The ombudsman serves as an alternate resource for all students and their families to complement other existing channels of communication.
		The role of the ombudsman is to serve as a resource and designated neutral party for those who may have a college related concern or grievance.
		The ombudsman does not impose solutions but does identify options and strategies for resolution — providing contact with appropriate college resources or serving as a mediator, among other roles.
	www.scad.edu /about/life/ombudsman.cfm (120 words)

	Ombudsman Alternative Education Programs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ombudsman is an alternative program that offers school districts a unique option to educate at-risk students cost effectively.
		The Ombudsman option enables students to "learn how to learn" and to do so in a technologically advanced environment with a targeted student/teacher ratio of no more than 10 to 1.
		As a result of Ombudsman's accreditation, all completed courses qualify for transfer to the students' home school as a result of Ombudsman's accreditation.
	www.ombudsman.com /school_info.html (211 words)

	California Department of Aging - Services and Programs - California Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The California State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is authorized by the federal Older Americans Act and its State companion, the Older Californians Act.
		The Ombudsman's advocacy role takes two forms: 1) to receive and resolve individual complaints and issues by, or on behalf of, these residents; and 2) to pursue resident advocacy in the long-term care system, its laws, policies, regulations, and administration through public education and consensus building.
		The OSLTCO and its 35 local Ombudsman Program Coordinators are responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising the volunteer Ombudsmen.
	www.aging.state.ca.us /html/programs/ombudsman.html (400 words)

	Eastern Michigan University - Office of the Ombudsman
		Students work with the ombudsman to identify steps that may be taken to achieve a timely and fair resolution to a problem.
		The ombudsman is interested in both issue resolution and prevention in resolving both academic and non-academic concerns.
		The ombudsman, as a designated neutral, has the responsibility of maintaining strict confidentiality concerning matters that are brought to his/her attention unless given permission to do otherwise.
	www.emich.edu /ombuds (591 words)

	Ombudsman
		"Ombudsman" is a Swedish word that means "citizen representative." The primary duty of an Ombudsman is protecting the rights of individuals by doing inquiries and resolving problems and grievances, providing information, and working with institutions, organizations and agencies to increase their responsiveness to the people they serve.
		The Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves as a resident advocate and assists in the resolution of problems and concerns.
		The goal of the Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for long-term care residents.
	www.wyomingseniors.com /ombudsman.htm (308 words)

	Ombudsman Manitoba: Access and Privacy Division: Selected Case Summairies
		Since 1970, the Manitoba Ombudsman has derived duties and powers from The Ombudsman Act that enable the investigation of complaints about the administration by provincial government departments and agencies where a person alleges he or she has been aggrieved.
		Similarly, the Ombudsman acts independently and has broad powers to investigate, report publicly and make recommendations where a complaint is supported and informal resolution is not successful.
		Decisions of the Ombudsman under The Ombudsman Act, unlike those under the access and privacy legislation, cannot be appealed to Court.
	www.ombudsman.mb.ca /casesummaries-ombudsman.htm (505 words)

	Ombudsman Act
		(2) The Ombudsman shall be appointed by the Governor in Council.
		(8) Where during or after an investigation the Ombudsman is of the opinion that there is evidence of a breach of duty or misconduct by a department or municipal unit or officer thereof, he shall refer the matter to the minister and chief officer of the department or the chief officer of the municipal unit.
		(2) The Ombudsman and any person holding any office or appointment under the Ombudsman shall not be called to give evidence in any court or in any proceedings of a judicial nature in respect of any thing coming to his knowledge in the exercise of his functions under this Act.
	www.gov.ns.ca /legislature/legc/statutes/ombudsm.htm (3065 words)

	Ombudsman
		The Ombudsman is an Officer of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan with the authority to investigate complaints received from members of the public who believe the government administration has dealt with them unfairly.
		The Ombudsman was established by the Ombudsman and Children's Advocate Act.
		The Ombudsman is neither an advocate for members of the public nor a defender of the government bureaucracy.
	www.legassembly.sk.ca /officers/ombuds.htm (518 words)

	NSW Ombudsman
		The word ‘ombudsman’ dates back to 1809 when the Swedish Parliament created a new official known as the Justitie-Ombudsman.
		In Swedish the word ‘ombudsman’ is without gender and can indicate a person of either sex.
		The first NSW Ombudsman was appointed in 1975 and the legislation became operative in May that year.
	www.nswombudsman.nsw.gov.au (101 words)

	NPR : NPR Ombudsman
		The ombudsman challenges the notion that newsrooms are cauldrons of political conspiracy and calls on a newspaperman/poet to illustrate that politics is just one part of the newsroom culture.
		Last week, five American journalists and academics (including the NPR Ombudsman), were invited to return the favor by going to Turkey to meet with journalists in Istanbul and Ankara.
		The Ombudsman is the public's representative to National Public Radio, serving as an independent source of information, explanation, amplification and analysis for the public regarding NPR's programming.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?columnId=2781901 (1029 words)

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