1The Deputy Director is responsible for the functioning of the Judicial Police Services of the National Bureau of Investigation. The Deputy Director shall be responsible for the continued functioning of the National Bureau of Investigation during any absence of the Director.

2The Deputy Director shall be an investigator of the National Bureau of Investigation, shall have at least 3 years’ experience in the investigation of corruption, organized crime or serious crime, and shall have management ability.

3After an open and transparent selection process, the Director shall appoint a Deputy Director with the consent of the Chief Special Prosecutor. The Deputy Director shall have a mandate of 4 years with a right to be re-appointed once.

4After the term of office is over the Deputy Director is entitled to return to the previous position as Investigator.

5The Deputy Director reports to the Director of the National Bureau of Investigation.

6The Deputy Director of the National Bureau of Investigation shall be discharged from duty by the High Prosecutorial Council, based on the recommendation of the Director or Chief Special Prosecutor when:

aHe is convicted by a final court decision for commission of a criminal offence;

bFor violation of the Constitution or serious violation of law during the exercise of duty;

cFor serious and very serious discipline violations while exercising his or her functions.

çWhen new facts emerge that are verified and are contrary to the criteria set for his or her assignment.

7The Deputy Director of the National Bureau of Investigation shall be suspended by the High Prosecutorial Council upon recommendation of the Director of the National Bureau of Investigation or Chief Special Prosecutor if the Deputy Director is the subject of a criminal investigation. The suspension shall continue as long as reasons for the suspension exist.