6 Ombudsman (Komesina o Sulufaiga) Act 2013 Remuneration Tribunal Act 2003 by the Tribunal taking into account the terms and conditions of other parliamentary officers and constitutional office holders. (2) The salary, allowances and other benefits of the Ombudsman are not to be reduced during the term of office of the Ombudsman, unless as part of a general reduction of salaries applied proportionately to all persons whose salaries, allowances and other benefits are determined under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 2003. (3) The salary, allowances and other benefits referred to in subsection (1) are to be charged on the Treasury Fund, without further appropriation than this subsection. 12. Ombudsman to hold no other office – (1) The Ombudsman must not: (a) become a Member of Parliament while in office; or (b) without the approval of the Speaker in each particular case, hold any other office or employment or engage in any activity or practice that may in any way conflict with the Ombudsman’s actual or perceived independence or impartiality. (2) If the Ombudsman becomes aware of an actual or perceived conflict of interest, the Ombudsman must: (a) immediately inform the Speaker; and (b) take immediate action to avoid the conflict of interest. 13. Acting Ombudsman – If the Ombudsman is unable to carry out the functions of the office because of illness, absence on leave or from Samoa, vacancy or any other reason: (a) the Ombudsman; or (b) the Head of State for vacancy of office on death,– may, in writing, designate an Assistant Ombudsman to carry out the functions of the Ombudsman. 14. Resignation – The Ombudsman may, in writing to the Head of State, resign from office. 15. Removal and suspension – (1) The Head of State, acting on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly,