SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3THE PRISON OMBUDSMAN
Appointment, status and term of office
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1
A person holding office as Ombudsman may resign that office by notice in writing to the Department.
2
A person holding office as Ombudsman may be removed from office by the Department if the Department is satisfied that the person—
a
is incapable for medical or other reasons of performing the functions of the office;
b
has, without reasonable excuse, failed to discharge the functions of the office for a continuous period of 3 months;
c
is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or a debt relief restrictions order;
d
has been convicted of a criminal offence; or
e
is otherwise unable, unfit or unwilling to perform the functions of the office.