Northern Territory Numbered Acts

OMBUDSMAN ACT 2009 (NO 5 OF 2009) - SECT 141

    (1)     The Administrator may suspend the Ombudsman from duty for:

    (a)     misbehaviour or misconduct; or

    (b)     physical or mental incapacity if the incapacity prevents the Ombudsman from performing the duties of office.

    (2)     The Minister must immediately give the Ombudsman a statement of reasons for the suspension.

    (3)     Within 6 sitting days after the suspension, the Minister must table in the Legislative Assembly the statement and any written response by the Ombudsman.

    (4)     If, within 6 sitting days after the statement is presented, a resolution of the Legislative Assembly is passed by a two-thirds majority of all of the Assembly requiring the Administrator to terminate the Ombudsman's appointment, the Administrator must terminate the Ombudsman's appointment.

    (5)     The Ombudsman must resume duties if:

    (a)     the Minister does not present the statement under subsection (3); or

    (b)     the Legislative Assembly does not pass a resolution in accordance with subsection (4).

    (6)     The Ombudsman is entitled to be paid remuneration and allowances during the period of suspension.