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THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

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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

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HISTORY OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

• United States

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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

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MISSION

• Inspections

• Investigations

• Inquiries

• Soldier/Civilian Employee Assistance

• “Whistle Blower” Protection

• Voluntary Disclosure Program

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SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCERN

• Impartiality

• Confidentiality

• IG Assignments

• IG Records

• The Media

• Other Investigative Agencies

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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

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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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