(c) a sound knowledge of the principles of human rights, good governance and public administration. 2. A person applying for the position of Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice shall also be recognized for his or her standing in community, as well as his or her high level of independence and impartiality. Article 14 Declaration of income The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice shall forward to the National Parliament a declaration enumerating all his or her assets and any other income earned before taking up functions. Such declaration shall be confidentially kept by the Speaker of the National Parliament. Article 15 Taking-up of functions 13.2 The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice shall take up functions before the Speaker of the National Parliament, and make the following oath or solemn declaration: “I swear (or solemnly declare) that in carrying out the functions entrusted to me as Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, I will perform my duties independently and impartially. I will, at all times, act in accordance with the dignity and the integrity that the performance of my functions requires. In the performance of my functions, I will seek to defend and promote respect for human rights, good governance and peace. I will carry out my functions without discrimination on any ground such as colour, race, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, language, social or economic status, political or ideological convictions, religion, education and physical or mental condition.” 2. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice may delegate his or her powers in part. Article 16 Deputy Ombudsmen 1. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice may appoint two (2) or more Deputies. 2. The Deputy Ombudsmen shall be appointed on the basis of transparent and objective criteria, giving consideration, notably, to their integrity, independence, impartiality and qualifications. 3. The Deputy Ombudsmen shall be appointed for a renewable four (4) years period. 4. The term of office of the Deputy Ombudsmen shall cease with the end of the term of office of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, under Article 19.5. 5. The Deputy Ombudsmen shall take up functions before the Speaker of the National Parliament, and shall make the following oath or solemn declaration: 8