Law of Georgia on the Business Ombudsman of Georgia (No. 3612-IIS of 2015) Country/Territory Georgia Document type Legislation Date 2015 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source 240140000.05.001.017771 Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Business/industry/corporations Institution Financial agricultural measures Governance Authorization/permit Cooperative/producer organization Property rights Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia Abstract This Law defines the powers, main principles and forms of activities of the Business Ombudsman of Georgia ('Business Ombudsman'). This Law is intended to facilitate protection of rights and legitimate interests related to the performance of entrepreneurial activities of persons in the territory of Georgia. The Business Ombudsman shall be independent in exercising his/her powers. Any exertion of influence on, or interference in, the activities of the Business Ombudsman shall be prohibited. The Business Ombudsman shall, in the process of his/her activities, comply with the principles of justice, objectivity, impartiality and legality. When reviewing an application, the Business Ombudsman shall be neutral and shall not represent an applicant or the administrative body whose decision/action is discredited by the applicant. The Business Ombudsman shall try to reach a consensus by maintaining a fair balance between the interests of the parties. The Business Ombudsman shall have the right not to testify about facts disclosed to him/her as the Business Ombudsman. The Business Ombudsman shall reserve this right even after termination of his/her authority. The Business Ombudsman shall supervise the protection of rights and legitimate interests related to the performance of entrepreneurial activities of persons in the territory of Georgia, and detect violations of these rights and legitimate interests, and facilitate the restoration of violated rights of persons in compliance with the rule established by this Law. The Business Ombudsman shall protect the rights and legitimate interests of persons related to the performance of entrepreneurial activities through: (a) responding to individual and joint applications; (b) detecting deficiencies in the legislation of Georgia and in practise; and (c) carrying out informational and advisory activities. Full text English/Georgian Website matsne.gov.ge