The Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008

CHAPTER IX COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER

Complaints Commissioner

95.—(1) The Governor, acting in his or her discretion, may from time to time appoint a Complaints Commissioner to investigate, in accordance with any Ordinance enacted pursuant to section 96(1), any complaint of maladministration in the government of the Falkland Islands or such other matters as may be prescribed by Ordinance.

(2) No person shall be qualified for appointment as a Complaints Commissioner if he or she is a member of the Legislative Assembly or a public officer.

(3) A Complaints Commissioner shall vacate office—

(a) at the expiration of the period specified in the instrument by which he or she was appointed;

(b) if he or she resigns office by writing under his or her hand addressed to the Governor;

(c) if he or she becomes a member of the Legislative Assembly or is appointed to hold or to act in any public office; or

(d) if the Governor, acting in his or her discretion, directs that he or she shall be removed from office for inability to discharge the functions of the office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or any other cause) or for misbehaviour.

Functions of Complaints Commissioner

96.—(1) A Complaints Commissioner shall have such functions, powers and jurisdiction as may be prescribed by Ordinance.

(2) In the investigation of any complaint or other matter, a Complaints Commissioner shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority.