2010 ED] CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES [CAP 167
(6) The Constitutional Appointments Authority may
regulate its own proceedings and may act notwithstanding one
vacancy in its membership.
CHAPTER X
OMBUDSMAN
143.(1) There shall be an Ombudsman who shall be appointed
Ombudsman
by the President from candidates proposed by the
constitutional Appointments Authority.
(2) A person is qualified for appointment as Ombudsman if(a)the person is a citizen of Seychelles;
(b)the person is of proven integrity and impartiality;
(c)the Constitutional Appointments Authority is of the
opinion that the person possesses demonstrated
competence and experience and can effectively
discharge the functions of the office of
Ombudsman; and
(d)the person is not a member of the National
Assembly or Judiciary or a Minister or the VicePresident or a candidate in an election under this
Constitution or has been designated as a
candidate’s Vice-President at an election for
President.
3/14/1996
(3) Subject to this Constitution, the Ombudsman shall not,
in the performance of the office of Ombudsman, be subject
to the direction or control of any person or authority.
(4) The person holding office as Ombudsman shall not hold Tenure of
of
any other public office of emolument or engage in any office
Ombudsman
occupation for reward outside the functions of the office of 3/07/1994
Ombudsman which might compromise the integrity,
impartiality and independence of that office.
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