A Path Forward: Annex E—2.1. Cover Page for Executive Management Authorities

SECTION 2: MANAGEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES

INSTRUMENT OF DELEGATION OF MANAGEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES FOR THE OMBUDSMAN AND THE OFFICE OF THE DND-CF OMBUDSMAN

STAFFING

This section of the Instrument of Delegation of Human Resources Authorities for the Ombudsman and the Office of the Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces is to be read in conjunction with the Appointment Delegation and Accountability Instrument (the instrument of delegation from the Public Service Commission to Deputy Heads (ADAI)) and the following directions.

The Ombudsman is a Governor-in-Council appointee whose functions fall outside of the Deputy Minister’s organization. Accordingly, the Deputy Minister requires a specific arrangement for sub-delegation with the Public Service Commission (PSC) permitting sub-delegation to the Ombudsman.

HUMAN RIGHTS

The designation to respond to Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) complaints from persons occupying an EX-appointment is given to the Director General of Legal Services for the office of the DND-CF Ombudsman. This delegation includes the negotiation and payment of settlements under the Canadian Human Rights Act in keeping with the grievances and complaints delegation for non-EX-appointments.

ACCOUNTABILITY, CORRECTIVE ACTION, INVESTIGATION, AND REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENTS

The Ombudsman, the Director General Operations, and the Director General Legal Services are subject to and must exercise their authorities in accordance with the Appointment Sub-delegation and Accountability Instrument between the Ombudsman and the Deputy Minister, including any memorandum of understanding referenced therein.

This instrument takes effect on day/month/ 2017.