(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
11.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
12.
(1)
The Prime Minister after receiving the short list of nominees shall select his nominee
and communicate the same to the House.
A nominee shall be appointed upon receipt of the support by a two third majority of the
House.
The Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioners shall hold office for a term of five
and four years respectively, and shall be eligible for a re-appointment only once.
Any person who:
(a) is loyal to the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia;
(b) upholds the respect for human rights;
(c) is trained in law, data science, information technology or other relevant discipline
or has acquired extensive knowledge through experience;
(d) is reputed for his diligence, honesty and good conduct;
(e) has not been convicted for a criminal offence;
(f) is an Ethiopian national; and
(g) is of good health to assume the post
may be appointed to the position.
Grounds and Procedures for Removal of an Appointee
An appointee shall be removed from office or discharged from his responsibility upon
the following circumstances:
(a) upon resignation subject to a prior written notice;
(b) where it is ascertained that he is incapable of properly discharging his duties due
to illness;
(c) where he is convicted of a serious crime;
(d) where it is ascertained that he is of manifest incompetence; or
(e) upon termination of his term of office.
Within six months of the removal or discharge of an appointee, as under sub-Article (1),
another appointee shall be made to replace him.
An appointee shall be removed from office, upon the grounds specified under subArticle (1) lit. (b)-(d) of this Article, subsequent to investigation of the matter by a Special
Inquiry Committee to be formed by the House.
For the purpose of sub-Article (3) of this Article, an appointee shall be removed from
office, where the House finds that the recommendation submitted to it, as supported by
the majority vote of the Special Inquiry Committee, is upheld by a two-thirds majority
vote.
Upon leaving his position, the Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioners shall not
be allowed to work for a private entity that is involved with data controlling or
processing.
Powers and Functions of the Commissioner
The Commissioner shall be the chief executive of the commission and, as such, shall lead
and manage the works of the Commission.
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