[F1Arrangements for assistanceN.I.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3A inserted (25.9.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 124, 148, Sch. 15; S.I. 2006/1537, art. 3
10(1)The Ombudsman may make arrangements with such persons as he considers appropriate for assistance to be provided to him.N.I.
(2)Arrangements may include the paying of fees to such persons.
[F2(3)In making arrangements, the Ombudsman must have regard to thedesirability of keeping fees broadly in line with those paid by the civil service of Northern Ireland.]]
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 3A para. 10(3) substituted (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 6 para. 6