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OMBUDSMAN ACT 2009 (NO 5 OF 2009) - SECT 140

Termination of appointment by Administrator

    (1)     The Administrator must terminate the appointment of the Ombudsman if the Ombudsman:

    (a)     is found guilty of an indictable offence, whether in the Territory or elsewhere; or

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

    (c)     engages in remunerative employment outside the duties of office without the Minister's approval.

    (2)     The Minister must table a statement of the reasons for the termination in the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after the termination.



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