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.