Paragraph 7
Not yet in force
(1)
Where the office of Ombudsman becomes vacant, the Department may appoint a person as acting Ombudsman.
(2)
Any person holding office as acting Ombudsman ceases to hold that office—
(a)
on the appointment of a new Ombudsman; or
(b)
at the end of the period of one year beginning with the day on which the vacancy arose,
whichever first occurs.
(3)
Otherwise, a person appointed as acting Ombudsman holds office in accordance with the terms of appointment.
(4)
A person holding office as acting Ombudsman is to be treated for all purposes (apart from those of paragraphs 1 to 6) as the Ombudsman.