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 * Powerless is a relative thing. I see the Ombudsman principally as a mediator, but the only specific authority is breaking ties in appeals. Nevertheless, the Ombudsman function will depend on the incumbent's persuasive skills. I simply don't see a way to give specific additional authority without making checks and balances impossibly complex. Howard C. Berkowitz 22:21, 19 July 2010 (UTC)