The Governor, with the advice and consent of the majority of the total number of members composing each House, shall appoint the Ombudsman, who shall hold office for a term of ten (10) years until his successor is appointed and takes office. The person designated to hold said office shall not have been previously appointed to said position. History —June 30, 1977, No. 134, p. 393, § 4; July 25, 1997, No. 48, § 1; Oct. 31, 1997, No. 128, § 1.
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