Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011 (Act No. 9 of 2011)

Chapter 2 : Community Schemes Ombud Service

16. Removal of chief ombud and chief financial officer from office

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(1)The Board must, in consultation with the Minister and subject to applicable labour legislation, remove the chief ombud and chief financial officer from office—
(a)on account of misconduct;
(b)for failing to perform the duties connected with that office diligently; or
(c)if the chief ombud or the chief financial officer becomes subject to any disqualification contemplated in section 9.

 

(2)The chief ombud and the chief financial officer may resign on written notice of at least 30 days to the chairperson.

 

(3)The Board may suspend the chief ombud or the chief financial officer during misconduct proceedings against him or her.