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Constitution of the Independent
State of Samoa
provided by Act.
(3) The Ombudsman:
(a) is to be appointed for 6 years; and
(b) is eligible for re-appointment; and
(c) on expiry of the term, continues in office until reappointed or a successor assumes the function of
the office.
(4) The salary, allowances and other benefits of the
Ombudsman:
(a) are to be determined by Act; and
(b) are to be charged on the Treasury Fund, without
further appropriation than this subclause; and
(c) 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 are determined by Act.
(5) The Ombudsman may be removed from office pursuant to
the grounds and procedures provided by Act.
82B. Functions of Ombudsman - The functions of the
Ombudsman are:
(a) to carry out the functions relating to promotion of
good governance in public administration
provided by Act; and
(b) to carry out the functions relating to human rights
provided by Act; and
(c) to carry out any other functions provided by Act.
PART VII
PUBLIC SERVICE
83. Interpretation - The "Public Service" means the service
of Samoa; but does not include service remunerated by way of
fees or commission only, honorary service, or service in any of
the following capacities, namely as:
(a) Head of State; or
(b) a member of the Council of Deputies; or
(c) Prime Minister or a Minister; or
(d) Speaker or Deputy Speaker; or
(e) a Member of Parliament; or