Defensoría del Pueblo de la Provincia de Córdoba
Defensoría
Summary
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The Defensoría del Pueblo de la Provincia de Córdoba is the provincial ombudsman for Córdoba, established by Ley N° 9.361 (Defensoría del Pueblo de Córdoba — Ley N° 5.005 de 1967 creó cargo, reestructurada 2007) (2007). It investigates complaints of maladministration, rights violations, and improper acts by provincial public agencies. The Defensor/a del Pueblo is appointed by the provincial legislature (typically by a 2/3 supermajority) and serves a fixed 5-year term renewable once.
The Defensoría has full access to administrative files and can require officials to provide explanations. Annual reports are published publicly.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Ley N° 9.361 (Defensoría del Pueblo de Córdoba — Ley N° 5.005 de 1967 creó cargo, reestructurada 2007)
- Citation
- Ley N° 9.361 (Defensoría del Pueblo de Córdoba — Ley N° 5.005 de 1967 creó cargo, reestructurada 2007)
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Provincial public administration of Córdoba: executive branch ministries, decentralized agencies, public enterprises, and provincial public services. Municipal administrations are typically included where they provide services under provincial delegation.