Mandate of the Ombudsman

The Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia elects and dismisses the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is elected for a term of eight years, with the right to one more election..In carrying out the functions and powers of the Ombudsman, he is assisted by deputies elected by the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. The election and dismissal of the Ombudsman and his deputies are carried out by the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia by a majority vote of the total number of representatives, which must include a majority vote of the total number of representatives belonging to communities that are not in the majority in the Republic of Macedonia.