141Termination of appointment by Legislative Assembly after

141 Termination of appointment by Legislative Assembly after suspension (1) The Administrator may suspend the Ombudsman from duty for: (a) misbehaviour or misconduct; or

Ombudsman Act 2009 63 (b) physical or mental incapacity if the incapacity prevents the Ombudsman from performing the duties of office. (2) The Minister must immediately give the Ombudsman a statement of reasons for the suspension. (3) Within 6 sitting days after the suspension, the Minister must table in the Legislative Assembly the statement and any written response by the Ombudsman. (4) If, within 6 sitting days after the statement is presented, a resolution of the Legislative Assembly is passed by a two-thirds majority of all of the Assembly requiring the Administrator to terminate the Ombudsman's appointment, the Administrator must terminate the Ombudsman's appointment. (5) The Ombudsman must resume duties if: (a) the Minister does not present the statement under subsection (3); or (b) the Legislative Assembly does not pass a resolution in accordance with subsection (4). (6) The Ombudsman is entitled to be paid remuneration and allowances during the period of suspension.