Section 86: Appointment of Auditor-General

1 The Auditor-General for the Federation shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Federal Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

2 The power to appoint persons to act in the office of the Auditor-General shall vest in the President.

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