The European Parliament acting by means of regulations on its own initiative in accordance with a special legislative procedure shall, after seeking an opinion from the Commission and with the approval of the Council, lay down the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties.
Euroopa Parlament määrab omal algatusel seadusandliku erimenetluse kohaselt pärast komisjoni arvamuse taotlemist ja otsuse tegeva nõukogu heakskiidul määruste abil kindlaks tegevusjuhendi ja üldised tingimused, mis reguleerivad ombudsmani kohustuste täitmist.