Section 126: Appointment of Auditor-General

1 The Auditor-General for a State shall be appointed by the Governor of the State on the recommendation of the State Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by the House of Assembly of the State.

2 The power to appoint persons to act in the office of the Auditor-General for a State shall vest in the Governor.

3 Except with the sanction of a resolution of the House of Assembly of a State, no person shall act in the office of the Auditor-General for a State for a period exceeding six months.