The constitutional office of the Ombudsman has not been filled for several years. But the government is still working with the leader of the opposition on a suitable nominee, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon stated yesterday at his weekly press briefing.Dr Luncheon explained that the requirements of the legislation need to be ironed out with the suitable applicants.One of the major issues,holesale Soccer Jerseys, Dr Luncheon said, deals with the individual dedicating their services full time, since the ombudsman cannot perform any other duty,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, other than the job at hand.“It drives up the asking or the cost in acquiring such skills. Many of the other chairpersons of statutory and constitutional commissions are allowed to do additional work to supplement their income.”The position of Ombudsman in the country has been commonly held by a retired judge or someone of equal qualification.The job entails adjudication in cases that are brought by members of the public against Government officials suspected of wrongdoing. The Ombudsman is independent of any obstruction and his ruling is equal to that of a court. There could be legal challenges to these rulings, often to the courts.According to the Laws of Guyana,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, the Ombudsman shall be appointed by the President acting after consultation with the opposition Leader,Cheap NBA Jerseys China, while it was noted that the Ombudsman shall not perform the functions of any public office and shall not, without the approval of the President in each particular case,Cheap Jerseys Outlet, hold any other office of emolument,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, other than his office as Ombudsman, or engage in any occupation for reward outside the duties of his office.