Public Complaints Commissioner for Rabbis Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק נציב תלונות הציבור על רבנים
TL;DRA proposal to establish an ombudsman for complaints against rabbis, who will examine complaints about rabbis' conduct in their positions and be appointed by the Minister of Religious Services with the consent of the Chief Rabbis.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal establishes the office of an Ombudsman for Complaints against Rabbis (city, regional, community and congregation rabbis), who will be appointed by the Minister of Religious Services with the consent of the Chief Rabbis. The ombudsman will examine complaints from citizens and referrals from the minister or the president of the Chief Rabbinate Council about the conduct of rabbis in their positions. After inquiry, the ombudsman may recommend to the Rabbinate Council that a rabbi's tenure be ended, and such a decision will require a two-thirds majority. Rules from the Ombudsman for Complaints against Judges Law will apply to the ombudsman, with the necessary adjustments.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 72 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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