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COMMUNITY ADVOCATE ACT 1991 (NO. 64 OF 1991) - SECT 9

Termination of appointment

9. (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Community Advocate for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.

(2) The Minister shall terminate the appointment of the Advocate if the Advocate—

        (a)     becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit;

        (b)     is absent from duty, except on leave under section 7, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or

        (c)     engages in paid employment without the consent of the Minister outside the duties of office.

(3) The Advocate shall not be removed from office except in accordance with this section.



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