SCHEDULE 9
Part I The Ombudsman
Appointment
1
(1)
The Welsh Administration Ombudsman shall be appointed by Her Majesty.
(2)
Subject to sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), the Welsh Administration Ombudsman shall hold office until the end of the year of service in which he attains the age of 65.
(3)
Her Majesty may relieve the Welsh Administration Ombudsman of office before the end of that year of service—
(a)
at his request, or
(b)
on Her Majesty being satisfied that he is incapable for medical reasons of performing the duties of his office and of requesting to be relieved of it.
(4)
Her Majesty may remove the Welsh Administration Ombudsman from office before the end of the year of service in which he attains the age of 65 if, on the ground of misbehaviour, the Secretary of State recommends that Her Majesty should do so; but the Secretary of State shall not so recommend without consulting the Assembly.