Section 5
Appointment of Chief Ombudsman, etc.
of Sarawak Ombudsman Ordinance, 2023
⎯(1) The Sarawak Ombudsman shall consist of a Chief
Ombudsman, a Deputy Chief Ombudsman and not less than three or not more than five other Ombudsman, all of whom shall be appointed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, by notification in the Gazette.
(2)
The Ombudsman shall hold office for a term of not exceeding three years but is eligible for reappointment.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (2), the appointment of
Ombudsman shall cease⎯
(a)
upon his death;
(b)
if his appointment is revoked by the Yang di-Pertua
Negeri;
(c)
if he has been adjudged a bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction;
(d)
if because of health or unsoundness of mind, he is unable to discharge his duties as an Ombudsman;
(e)
if he has been convicted of any criminal offence; or
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(f)
if he resigns by a letter addressed to the Yang di-Pertua
Negeri.