Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts4. Ombudsman
(1) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be an office which shall be known as the office of the Ombudsman for the Northern Territory.
(2) A reference in any law in force in the Territory, other than a law of the Commonwealth, to the Ombudsman shall be read as a reference to the Ombudsman within the meaning of this Act.
(3) The Administrator may, after receiving the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly, appoint a person to hold the office of the Ombudsman.
(4) The Ombudsman shall hold office on such terms and conditions, not inconsistent with this Act, and shall be paid such remuneration, expenses and allowances, as the Administrator determines.
(5) Subject to this Act, the Ombudsman holds office for such period not exceeding 5 years as the Administrator specifies in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment.
(6) A person who is appointed or re-appointed the Ombudsman within 5 years before the day on which he will attain the age of 65 years and who is in office immediately before that day ceases to hold office on that day and a person who has attained that age shall not be appointed or re-appointed the Ombudsman.
(7) The Minister shall cause to be laid before the Legislative Assembly any instrument of appointment or determination made by the Administrator pursuant to this section within 3 sitting days of the Assembly after the making of that instrument.
(8) The Ombudsman shall not, without the consent in writing of the Minister, engage in any remunerative employment outside the duties of his office under this Act.