When it was established, the Office consisted of 27 members, led by a Directorate consisting of five members. There were separate divisions for development, assessment and investigation. The new set-up also included independent panels of professional advisors. Since most officials in the body would return to administrative department upon completion of secondment, there was concern regarding a lack commitment on their part as well as problems of continuity and limited vision in terms of the long-term development of the Ombudsman office.