| The acts are administered and overseen by an independent commissioner or ombudsperson, with the authority to investigate complaints. |
| A national welfare system for children was enacted as early as 1896, and in 1981, a national ombudsperson for children was established. |
| Sometimes, trainees know they can go to the dean of the graduate school or to a university ombudsperson for such help. |
| Any disputes or questions go to the ombudsperson, who also handles miscellaneous tasks, such as changing lightbulbs and fixing the printer. |
| The ombudsperson or such a process should perform both a redress and a learning function. |
| The referendum appeals committee, chaired by the ombudsperson, decided that the referendum was invalid and threw out the results. |
