Bill 4 explained in plain English
Ombudsman Amendment Act, 2010
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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The Ombudsman Amendment Act, 2010, extends the term of the Ontario Ombudsman to 10 years, prohibits reappointment, and clarifies the process for removal from office.
Bill 4, the Ombudsman Amendment Act, 2010, changes the rules for the Ombudsman of Ontario. It extends the Ombudsman's term of office from five years to ten years and prevents the Ombudsman from serving more than one term. The bill also clarifies that the Ombudsman remains in office until a successor is appointed. An Ombudsman can still be removed for cause before their term ends, but this requires a request from the Legislative Assembly and approval from the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Act states that it comes into effect on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- Amends the Ombudsman Act to change the term of office for the Ombudsman.
- Establishes a 10-year term for the Ombudsman.
- Prohibits the Ombudsman from serving more than one term.
- Specifies that the Ombudsman continues in office until a successor is appointed.
- Outlines the process for removing the Ombudsman from office for cause.
- States that the Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- The Ombudsman of Ontario
- The Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- The Lieutenant Governor in Council
- The Ombudsman's term of office is set at 10 years.
- The Ombudsman is eligible for only one term of office.
- The Ombudsman remains in office until a successor is appointed.
- The Ombudsman may be removed from office for cause, with the address of the Assembly and the Lieutenant Governor in Council's approval.
- The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- The Ombudsman may be removed from office for cause before the expiry of their term by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the address of the Assembly.
- The specific grounds that constitute 'cause' for removing the Ombudsman are not detailed in the provided text.
Changes the length of the Ombudsman's term of office, prohibits reappointment after one term, and clarifies the process for removal from office.
Source: Section 4
Section 4 of the Act, which previously dealt with the term of office, is replaced with new provisions regarding the term, reappointment, and continuation in office.
Source: Section 1
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