Sec. 24.55.140. Notice to the agency.
If the ombudsman decides to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall notify the agency of the intention to investigate unless the ombudsman believes that advance notice will unduly hinder the investigation or make it ineffectual. Notice given under this section may be oral or written, at the discretion of the ombudsman.
Sec. 24.55.100. Jurisdiction.
(a) The ombudsman has jurisdiction to investigate the administrative acts of agencies. (b) The ombudsman may exercise the ombudsman’s powers without regard to the finality of an administrative act.
Sec. 24.55.110. Investigation of complaints.
The ombudsman shall investigate any complaint that is an appropriate subject for investigation under AS 24.55.150, unless the ombudsman reasonably believes that (1) there is presently available an adequate remedy for the grievance stated in the complaint; (2) the complaint relates to a matter that is outside the jurisdiction of the ombudsman; (3) the complaint […]
Sec. 24.55.120. Investigation on the ombudsman’s motion.
The ombudsman may investigate the administrative act of an agency on the ombudsman’s own motion if the ombudsman reasonably believes that it is an appropriate subject for investigation under AS 24.55.150.
Sec. 24.55.130. Notice to complainant.
(a) If the ombudsman decides not to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall inform the complainant of that decision and shall state the reasons. (b) If the ombudsman decides to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall notify the complainant of the decision. (c) Notice given under this section may be oral but the ombudsman shall […]