Section 46: Ombudsperson for Sports

46. Ombudsperson for Sports (1) The Minister may, on such terms and conditions as he may determine, appoint an Ombudsperson for Sports after consultation with the Mauritius Olympic Committee. (2) The Ombudsperson for Sports shall be a person well versed in matters of sports. (3) Notwithstanding section 45, any person who feels aggrieved by a decision of the Mauritius Olympic Committee, the Mauritius Paralympic Committee, a National Sports Federation, a Multisport Organisation, a regional sports committee, a sports club, a licensee, any member, referee, coach or other official of a sports organisation may, on good cause shown and within 21 days from the date of the decision or a dispute arises, appeal to the Ombudsperson for Sports for conciliation. [Issue 9] S27 – 28 Revised Laws of Mauritius (4) On receipt of an appeal under this section, the Ombudsperson for Sports may initiate an enquiry into the matter or invite disputing parties for an amicable settlement of the matter in dispute. (5) Where the Ombudsperson for Sports comes to the conclusion that an amicable settlement is not possible— (a) he may refer the dispute to the Tribunal; (b) any of the aggrieved parties may, within 90 days from the date he or it is informed of the conclusion of the Ombudsperson for Sports, have recourse to the arbitration mechanisms under this Act. (6) The Minister may designate a public officer to assist the Ombudsperson for Sports. (7) For the purpose of an enquiry under this section, the Ombudsperson for Sports may— (a) summon witnesses; (b) call for the production of any documents or exhibit. (8) Any person who fails to comply with subsection (7) shall commit an offence. PART XI – MISCELLEANEOUS