We Can, Indeed, Fight City Hall: The Office and Concept of Ombudsman

The institution and office of ombudsman—the guardian of the citizens' rights against abuses and malfunctions in government—has been receiving increasing attention as a possible addition to the American political and governmental system. Mr. Kass, who serves on the staff of the Senate committee...

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Published in:American Bar Association Journal 1967-03, Vol.53 (3), p.231-236
Main Author: Kass, Benny L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrative agencies
Administrative remedies
Complaining
Government
Judicial review
Ombudsmen
Parliaments
Public administration
Senators
Subcommittees
United States Senate
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Summary:The institution and office of ombudsman—the guardian of the citizens' rights against abuses and malfunctions in government—has been receiving increasing attention as a possible addition to the American political and governmental system. Mr. Kass, who serves on the staff of the Senate committee that last year held hearings on the office of ombudsman, outlines what this official does and considers his use in the United States. The author concludes that the organized Bar should lead in a thorough and comprehensive consideration of the ombudsman's value here.
ISSN:0002-7596
0747-0088
2162-7975
2162-7983