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- A. The City will provide suitable office facilities for the Ombudsman and staff in a location convenient for the public.
- B. The Ombudsman will annually recommend a budget proposal for submission to the Auditor, who will in turn include it in the Auditor’s budget submission to the Mayor and the Council.
- C. The Ombudsman will be located within the Auditor’s Office, and be accountable to the Auditor. The Ombudsman will have sole discretion in choosing consultants to assist with investigations. All administrators will retain the authority to deny any request which is otherwise contrary to ordinance or which exceeds the Council-adopted budget for the office.