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Article 143 1. There shall be an Ombudsman who shall be appointed by the President from candidates proposed by the Constitutional Appointments Authority. 2. A person is qualified for appointment as Ombudsman if - a. the person is a citizen of Seychelles; b. the person is of proven integrity and impartiality; c. the Constitutional Appointments Authority is of the opinion that the person possesses demonstrated competence and experience and can effectively discharge the functions of the office of Ombudsman; and d. the person is not a member of the National Assembly or Judiciary or a Minister or the President or a candidate in an election under this Constitution. 3. Subject to this Constitution, the Ombudsman shall not, in the performance of the office of Ombudsman, be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority. 4. The person holding office as Ombudsman shall not hold any other public office of emolument or engage in any occupation for reward outside the functions of the office of ombudsman which might compromise the integrity, impartiality and independence of that office. 5. Schedule 5 shall have effect with regard to the Ombudsman. 6. An Act may provide for any matter, not otherwise provided for under this Article , necessary or expedient for the purpose of ensuring the independence, impartiality and effectiveness of the office of Ombudsman.