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Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Review of decisions - Decisions under Part 2 and section 8

36: Complainant to be informed of result of investigation

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"You find out what happens after you make a complaint to the Ombudsman."

Illustration for Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

If you make a complaint under section 27(3) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Ombudsman will investigate it. The Ombudsman will tell you the result of the investigation in a way and at a time they think is suitable. You can find more information about this in section 27(3).

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Part 5Review of decisions
Decisions under Part 2 and section 8

36Complainant to be informed of result of investigation

  1. The Ombudsman who investigates a complaint made for the purposes of section 27(3) shall inform the complainant, in such manner and at such time as that Ombudsman thinks proper, of the result of the investigation.

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