Authority of the Ombudsperson Sample Clauses

Authority of the Ombudsperson. Initiating Informal Inquiries The Ombudsperson will be entitled to inquire informally about any issue concerning the organization and affecting any member of the organization community. Therefore, the Ombudsperson may act on his or her own initiative to address issues within the Ombudsperson's prescribed jurisdiction. Access to Information The Ombudsperson shall have direct access to information related to visitors’ concerns, from files and offices of the organization, and will respect the confidentiality of that information. Ending Involvement in Matters The Ombudsperson may withdraw from or decline to look into a matter if he/she believes involvement would be inappropriate for any reason. Discussions with Visitors and Others The Ombudsperson has the authority to discuss a range of options available to his/her visitors, including both informal and formal processes. The Ombudsperson may make any recommendations he/she deems appropriate with regard to resolving problems or improving policies, rules or procedures. Limitations on the Authority of the Ombudsperson Formal Processes and Investigations The Ombudsperson will not conduct formal investigations of any kind. The Ombudsperson will also not participate in the substance of any formal dispute processes, outside agency complaints or lawsuits, either on behalf of a visitor to the Ombudsperson or on behalf of the organization. Record Keeping The Ombudsperson will not keep records for the organization, and will not create or maintain documents or records for the organization about individual matters. Notes and any other materials related to a matter will be maintained in a secure location and manner, and will be destroyed once the Ombudsperson concludes her/his involvement in a matter. Data will be kept for trend reporting but will not be kept in a way that identifies individual matters or in any way breaks confidentiality. Advocacy for Parties The Ombudsperson will not act as an advocate for any party in a dispute, nor will he/she represent management or visitors to the office. Adjudication of Issues The Ombudsperson will not have authority to adjudicate, impose remedies or sanctions, or to enforce or change Organization policies or rules. Receiving Notice for the Organization Communication to the Ombudsperson will not constitute notice to the organization. This includes allegations that may be perceived to be violations of laws, regulations or policies, such as sexual harassment or issues covered by whistle...
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