(1) On receiving a recommendation under section 188(2), the Chief Commissioner must—
(a) adopt the recommendation; or
(b) report to the IBAC, in writing, stating his or her reasons for not adopting the recommendation.
(2) The IBAC may send a copy of a recommendation under section188(2) to the relevant Minister if—
(a) it appears to the IBAC that insufficient steps have been taken by the Chief Commissioner to adopt a recommendation under subsection (1)(a) within a reasonable time after the making of the recommendation; or
(b) the IBAC is not satisfied with any of the reasons given by the Chief Commissioner under subsection (1)(b).