Article 6. Election of the Ombudsman
On the commissioner of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for human rights (Ombudsman) (LRU-1002-son) · Date: 15.11.2024 · In force
The Ombudsman shall be elected by the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for five years term.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall introduce the candidacy for the office of Ombudsman to the Chambers of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The resolution of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the election of the Ombudsman shall be adopted at sessions of the Chambers of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan by a majority of votes casted out of the total number of deputies of the Legislative Chamber and members of the Senate, respectively.
The resolutions of the Chambers of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be forwarded to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan upon review the candidacy for the office of the Ombudsman at sessions of the Chambers of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Upon expiry of term of office, the Ombudsman shall perform the duties until a new Ombudsman is elected.
No person shall be elected to the office of the Ombudsman for more than two consecutive terms.
