Ombudsman
Seimo kontrolierių įstaiga
Seimo kontrolieriai
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Summary
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The Seimo kontrolierių įstaiga (Office of the Seimas Ombudsmen) of Lithuania is established under Art. 73 of the Lithuanian Constitution and the Law on the Seimas Ombudsmen (No. I-1171/1994, 2004 revision). Ombudsmen are appointed by the Seimas for 5-year terms and investigate complaints of abuse of office and bureaucracy by public officials. IOI member.
Independence Scorecard
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Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Lietuvos Respublikos Seimo kontrolierių įstatymas
- Citation
- Įstatymas Nr. I-1171 of 3 November 1994 (nauja redakcija: 2004-11-04 Nr. IX-2544)
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
Investigation of complaints by persons regarding abuse of office or bureaucracy by officials of state or local government in Lithuania; issues recommendations to administrative bodies and reports to the Seimas.