OSCE/ODIHR Opinion on the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Seimas Ombudsmen institutions and agencies on the improvement of public administration in order to prevent violations of human rights and freedoms. 2. The Seimas Ombudsman may apply to the court for the dismissal of officials guilty of abuse of office or bureaucracy within a month’s period from drawing up of the statement. Article 20. Binding Character of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Requests 1. On the Seimas Ombudsmen’s request the officials must forthwith present information, documents and material required for the performance of their functions. 2. When investigating a complaint, the Seimas Ombudsman shall have the right to apply to the official whose activities are under examination requesting the latter give an explanation within the set time period. 3. The institution and agency or official, to whom this proposal (recommendation) is addressed, must investigate the proposal (recommendation) of the Seimas Ombudsman and inform the Seimas Ombudsman about the results of the investigation. 4. Persons interfering with the performance of duties by the Seimas Ombudsman shall be held liable under law. Article 21. Complaint Investigation The Seimas Ombudsman shall investigate the circumstances specified in a complaint and draw up a statement stating the circumstances disclosed and evidence collected in the course of investigation as well as giving legal evaluation of the official’s activities. The statement shall be signed by the Seimas Ombudsman. The statement of the Seimas Ombudsman shall be presented to the complainant as well as announced in the official website of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office. The statement may also be submitted to the head of the institution or agency where the investigation has been conducted or the official whose actions have been subjected to investigation, also, as necessary, the head of a superior institution or agency as well as other institutions or agencies. In cases where the statement contains information which constitutes a State, official, commercial or bank secret as well as information about personal data protected under laws, not the full text of the statement shall be presented and announced. Article 22. Decisions of the Seimas Ombudsman 1. Having completed the investigation the Seimas Ombudsman shall take a decision to: 30