§ 15 BbgDSG
Appointment and term of office
(1)The Landtag shall elect the State Commissioner with more than half of the statutory number of its members. The elected person shall be appointed by the President of the Landtag. The State Commissioner must possess the qualification for judicial office or for the higher administrative service or an equivalent qualification recognised under the Unification Treaty, and must possess the qualifications, experience and expertise necessary for the performance of the tasks, in particular in the field of the protection of personal data.
(2)The State Commissioner shall take the following oath before the President of the Landtag:
(3)"I swear to conduct my office justly and impartially, faithfully to the Basic Law, the Constitution of Brandenburg and the laws, and to devote all my strength to this end."
(4)The oath may also be taken with a religious affirmation.
(5)The term of office of the State Commissioner shall be six years. Re-election shall be permissible. The term of office shall be extended until the appointment of a successor, but for a maximum of six months.
(6)Einzelnorm