“I swear (solemnly declare) that in carrying out the functions entrusted to me as Deputy Ombudsman, 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.” 6. The Deputy Ombudsmen shall be removed from office by the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice. Article 17 Incompatibilities attached to the function 1. The position of Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice and Deputy Ombudsman shall be fulltime positions and incompatible with: (a) the holding of a representative office or the exercise of functions in any other constitutional organ; (b) political activities such as an office in a political party or in a public office; (c) any remunerated activity or position in any other body; (d) the management or control of a body corporate, or any other body carrying on business for profit; (e) the exercise of leadership or employment in a trade union, association, foundation or religious organization; (f) the performance of the duties of a Judge, Prosecutor-General, Defender or Prosecutor; (g) the exercise of functions in any entity under the scope of action of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice. 2. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice must cease any of the above activities within fifteen (15) days before taking up functions. Article 18 Privileges and Immunities attached to the function 1. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice and the Deputy Ombudsmen shall enjoy such rights, honours, precedence, rank, remuneration and privileges as the Prosecutor-General and the Deputy Prosecutor-General, respectively. 2. Neither the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice nor the Deputy Ombudsmen shall be civilly or criminally liable for any act done or omitted, observation made or opinion issued, in good faith in the exercise of their functions. 9