SECTION 370

(1) Where a dispute is referred to the Public Independent Conciliator, he shall have the power to make recommendations with a view to ensuring respect for the rights and freedoms of the aggrieved party and settling the dispute submitted to him or preventing it from reoccurring. (2) Where the recommendation is not implemented, the Public Independent Conciliator may order the regional or council administration concerned to take the necessary steps within a specified period. (3) Where his injunction is not heeded, the Public Independent Conciliator shall prepare a special report which shall be communicated to the defendant and the representative of the State in the local authority concerned. The report and the respondent's response, as appropriate, may be published. (4) The Public Independent Conciliator may propose legislative and regulatory amendments to the President of the Republic.