IOI | Statement on ongoing CCC’s investigations into former IOI President, WA Ombudsman Chris Field

The General Secretariat of the International Ombudsman Institute confirms that the Western Australian Ombudsman, Chris Field, has stepped down as President of the IOI. 

According to the IOI By-laws, 1st Vice President, Ms Diane Welborn, Ombudsman of Dayton-Montgomery County will serve as President until a new President is elected.

In the interests of its members, the IOI feels compelled to clarify that Mr. Field`s travel activities in question were neither initiated, expected, nor commissioned by the IOI.

Source: The IOI General Secretariat