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in the light of experience and as the office
becomes more established.
(e) It would be essential to make it widely
known throughout the Colony, before the
Ombudsman took up his appointment, exactly what
complaints he would be authorised to investigate,
the manner by which complaints should be
referred to him, the extent of his powers
and the manner in which his reports should be
published.
(f) It will be most important to find the right
man for the job of "Commissioner"
One
possibility (not favoured by the Governor)
is to look for a suitable British barrister,
But whoever is selected for the post would
have to be given a salary on a par with that
of the Colonial Secretary or the Chief Justice.
(The Ombudsman in Guyana is a Chinese Q.C. who
was formerly Director of Public Prosecutions.
Mauritius have recruited a Swedish Judge.)
However, what has been done in these independent
countries of the Commonwealth does not necessarily
offer suitable guidance in the care of a wholly
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