Constitution of the Republic of Namibia
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- Namibia
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- 94
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- English
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- in force
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Official sourceArticle 94 Removal from Office
(1) The Ombudsman may be removed from office before the expiry of his or her
term of office by the President acting on the recommendation of the Judicial
Service Commission.
(2) The Ombudsman may only be removed from office on the ground of
incapacity or for gross misconduct, and in accordance with the provisions of
Sub-Article (3) hereof.
(3) If the Judicial Service Commission considers that the question of removing
the Ombudsman under this Article ought to be investigated it shall establish
a tribunal which –
(a) shall consist of a Chairperson and not less than two other members,
who hold or have held judicial office;
(b) shall enquire into the matter and report on the facts thereof to the Judicial
Service Commission;
(c) if after considering that report, the Judicial Service Commission,
after due deliberation, recommends that the President removes the
Ombudsman for any reason referred to in Sub-Article (2), the President
must remove the Ombudsman from office.
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