5Salary, allowances and leave of absence

5 Salary, allowances and leave of absence (1) The Ombudsman shall be paid— (a) a salary at such rate as is fixed from time to time by the Governor in Council; and (b) such travelling and other allowances as are fixed from time to time by the Governor in Council. S. 5(2) amended by No. 30/2016 s. 70(2)(c). (2) The rate of salary paid to the Ombudsman shall not be reduced during the Ombudsman's term of office without the Ombudsman's consent in writing. (3) The Ombudsman shall be entitled to such leave of absence as the Governor in Council from time to time determines. (4) The salary and allowances payable to the Ombudsman shall be paid out of the Consolidated Fund, which to the necessary extent is appropriated accordingly.