Dismissal
Examples: Dismissal
Wrongdoing of a serious nature:
- E.g. Conviction for a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment (sometimes there is a requirement that the period of imprisonment be significant – minimum 1-year)
Inappropriate conduct and conflict of interest (for example, a NHRI member renders a decision in a case against a company owned by a close relative).
- Conduct that is contrary to the 'code of conduct' is established by the NHRI.
- Engaging in other paid employment, if the position is full time, or, if part time, activity that is incompatible with NHRI's work.
- Substantive activity in a political party.
- Supporting groups or positions that are clearly incompatible with the office, e.g., racist organizations, anti-immigrant policies, etc.
- Incapacity:
- Mental incapacity as declared by a competent authority.
- Physical infirmity that makes it impossible to undertake the duties of the job.
- Incompetence or failure to discharge the functions of the office, e.g., not attending commission meetings over a prolonged period.
- Failure to meet legislative conditions on vacating previous employment