maladministration, the accountable persons are generally notified by the Board member responsible for that particular subject matter. If the law permits a remedy of this particular case of maladministration, a recommendation is made and subsequently, often quickly implemented. A member can also initiate a joint determination of maladministration by the entire Board and can issue a recommendations vis-à-vis the competent highest agency or office (Federal Minister, Governor, highest agency of the autonomous administration). Over the years, 80% of these Board recommendations were followed. 15