(a) There is established within the Department an Office of the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson.
(b) The Attorney General shall appoint the Ombudsperson, consistent with the qualifications for the Ombudsperson set forth in § 2543 of this title.
(c) The Ombudsperson shall be the head of the Office and is charged with managing the Office consistent with the powers and duties vested in the Ombudsperson by § 2544 of this title, within the limitations of the funds appropriated by the General Assembly.
(d) The Ombudsperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General.
(e) A vacancy in the Ombudsperson position shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.