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2 THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AND THE RULE OF LAW Traditional Role of the Inspector General – advise leadership of status of units and force The Dilemma – valuable information for military commander used for other purposes Key Concerns – credibility, transparency, accountability, proximity, scope

3 HISTORY OF INSPECTOR GENERAL France Germany Great Britain United States

4 STATUTORY & REGULATORY AUTHORITY Broad statutory authority- Example: U.S. Army IG – General Officer w/ fixed 4 year term – Duties assigned by Sec. Army/Chief of Staff – report on discipline, efficiency, economy Specific regulatory authority- – organization, responsibilities, prohibitions – personnel procedures & training – specific functions

5 MISSION Inspections Investigations Inquiries Soldier/Civilian Employee Assistance “Whistle Blower” Protection Voluntary Disclosure Program

6 SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCERN Impartiality Confidentiality IG Assignments IG Records The Media Other Investigative Agencies

7 RELATIONSHIP WITH PARLIAMENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE Statutory & Regulatory Regular Reporting Requirements – examples: programs & operations, contracts, crimes Legislative & Chief Executive Liaison Records Release Office Records Release Guidance Denial Decision Review

8 CONCLUSION Key Role in Professional Military Force Essential Source of Information for Leaders Preferred Basis for Monitoring, Correcting & Disciplining Tradition of Credibility, Honesty, Integrity Success Depends on Funding, Personnel, and Independence

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