Article 8. Election of the Deputy 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 Deputy Ombudsman shall be elected by the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for five years term.
The Ombudsman shall introduce the candidacy for the office of Deputy Ombudsman to the Chambers of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Deputy Ombudsman shall assists in exercising the duties of the Ombudsman and perform the functions of the Ombudsman in his or her absence.
In the event of early dismissal of the Ombudsman from the office until the election of a new Ombudsman, the Deputy Ombudsman shall perform his or her duties, and within this period he/she shall be a subject to the guarantees established for the Ombudsman.
The Deputy Ombudsman shall suspend or terminate membership or participation in a political party for the term of mandate. The Deputy Ombudsman shall not engage in other types of gainful occupation, except for scientific, creative and pedagogical ones.
