ombudsman

Also known as ombudswoman, ombud, public advocate, ombudsperson

300px|thumb|right|Sign in Banjul, capital of [[The Gambia, giving directions to the ombudsman's office]]

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female form of label: ombudsmenė
Commons category: Ombudsman
male form of label: ombudsmenas
OpenStreetMap tag: government=ombudsperson

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Origins and etymology
In politics
In organizations
Ombudsman services by country
See also
Notes
References
External links
International and regional ombudsman associations
Ombudsman directories

300px|thumb|right|Sign in Banjul, capital of [[The Gambia, giving directions to the ombudsman's office]]

An ombudsman ( , also ) is a government official who investigates and tries to resolve complaints, usually through recommendations (binding or not) or mediation. They are usually appointed by the government or by parliament (often with a significant degree of independence).