[Rev. 2012]
National Police Service
CAP. 84
(3) The Commission shall consider the petition and, if at least two thirds of
the members present and voting agree that it discloses a ground under subsection
(1), the Commission shall recommend to Parliament the removal of the InspectorGeneral.
(4) Parliament shall consider the petition and, if it is satisfied that it discloses a
valid ground under subsection (1), forward the petition to the President.
(5) On receiving a petition under subsection (4), the President—
(a) shall appoint a tribunal in accordance with subsection (6); and
(b) may suspend the Inspector General, as the case may be pending the
outcome of the petition.
(6) The tribunal shall consist of—
(a) a person who holds or has held office as a judge of a superior court,
who shall be the chairperson;
(b) three persons who are qualified to be appointed as judges of the High
Court; and
(c) one other member who is qualified to assess the facts in respect of
the particular ground for removal.
(7) The tribunal shall investigate the matter expeditiously, report on the facts
and make a binding recommendation to the President, who shall act in accordance
with the recommendation within seven days.
(8) A person suspended under this section shall be entitled to continue to
receive one-half of the remuneration and benefits of the office while suspended.
16. Temporary absence of the Inspector-General
Where the Inspector-General is suspended from office under section 15 or
incapable of performance of his or her functions, the President may appoint the
Cabinet Secretary to act as the Inspector-General, for a period not exceeding three
months.
17. Removal of Deputy Inspector-General
(1) A Deputy Inspector-General may be removed from office only for—
(a) serious violation of the Constitution or any other law, including a
contravention of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
(b) gross misconduct, whether in the performance of the functions of the
office or otherwise;
(c) physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of the office;
(d) incompetence;
(e) bankruptcy; or
(f) any other just cause.
(2) A person desiring the removal of a Deputy Inspector-General on any of
the grounds specified in subsection (1), may present a petition to the Commission
setting out the alleged facts constituting that ground.
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