Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Ombudsman Act 1973 - SECT 3

PART II THE OMBUDSMAN

Appointment of Ombudsman

3. Appointment of Ombudsman



(1) There shall be appointed a Commissioner for Administrative Investigations,
to be called the Ombudsman.

(2) The Ombudsman shall be appointed by the Governor in Council and shall hold
office in accordance with this Act.

(3) The Ombudsman shall not be a Member of Parliament of Victoria or of the
Commonwealth or any other State.

(4) Subject to this Act, the Ombudsman holds office for a term of 10 years,
and is not eligible to be re-appointed1.

(5) The Ombudsman shall cease to hold his office-

   (a)  if he resigns in writing under his hand and his resignation is
        accepted by the Governor in Council;

   (b)  if he is removed from office upon the presentation of an address of
        both Houses of Parliament praying for his removal from office;

   (c)  if he is suspended from office under section 4 and is not restored to
        office; or

   (d)  if he nominates for election for either House of Parliament of
        Victoria or of the Commonwealth or any other State.