SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1THE NORTHERN IRELAND PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN

Removal from office

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1

Her Majesty may, on the passing of a resolution of the Assembly, remove the Ombudsman from office.

2

The resolution may only be passed on the ground of the Ombudsman's—

a

ill health, or

b

misconduct.

3

The resolution is not passed unless it has the support of a number of members of the Assembly which equals or exceeds two-thirds of the total number of seats in the Assembly.