No. 19 of 2004. The Freedom of information Act, 2004. 17 ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA (d) has, within the period of ten years immediately preceding his appointment, been convicted of theft, fraud or other such offence involving dishonesty; or (e) holds office in, or is an employee of, a political party or is a political activist. (3) The Commissioner shall hold office for a term of three years and may be re-appointed for a further tenSof three years, but shall not hold office for more than two consecutive terms. (4) The Commissioner may be removed from office by the Governor-General for inability to exercise the functions of his office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or any other cause) or for misbehaviour, on the recommendationof the Prime Minister and with the approval of both Houses of Parliament signified by resolution. 36. There shall be appointed, with the concurrence of the Commissioner and in accordance with the laws governing appointments to the public service, officers and employees to assist the Commissioner in the performance of the functions of the Commissioner. Appointment of 37. In addition to any other functions under this Act, the functions of the Commissioner shall be - Functions of Commissioner. (a) to monitor and report on the compliance by public authorities with their obligations; (b) to make recommendations for reforms of a general or specific nature to facilitate compliance with this Act; (c) to undertake or promote the training of officials of public authorities and other persons on the right to lnformation and the effective implementation of this Act; (d) to refer to the appropriate authorities cases which reasonably disclose evidence of criminal offences; and (e) to publicize the requirements of this Act and the rights and obligations under the Act. Staff.