SECTION VI
THE OMBUDSMAN
Article 21
The Ombudsman
The Ombudsman for Bosnia and Herzegovina shall perform its functions in relation to
this Act in accordance with its mandate and responsibilities as established under Article
II paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Annex 6 of the General
Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and any subsequent
legislation regulating its competence and responsibilities.
Article 22
Activities of the Ombudsman
In performing its functions in relation to this Act, the Ombudsman for Bosnia and
Herzegovina may inter alia consider:
a. creating and disseminating information such as guidelines and general
recommendations concerning the administration and implementation of this Act;
b. including in its annual report a special section regarding its activities in relation to
this Act; and
c. proposing instructions on the implementation of this Act to all competent
ministries within Bosnia and Herzegovina, in coordination with the ombudsman
institutions of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika
Srpska.
SECTION VII
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 23
Right to Appeal
1. Every requester has the right to file an administrative appeal against any decision
made under this Act with the head of the public authority that issued the decision.
In hearing such an appeal, the head of the public authority shall apply the
common principles of administrative law as referred to in Article 26(1).
2. Nothing in this Act shall prejudice the rights of a natural or legal person to
administrative appeal and judicial review.
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