a) is
of good character as attested to by two Ghanaians who are
notaries public, lawyers, senior public officers or other class
of persons approved
of by the Minister; b) has not been convicted
of any criminal offence and been sentenced to imprisonment for a
term of twelve months or more; c) is
of independent means; d) is in the opinion
of the Minister capable
of making a substantial contribution to the development
of Ghana; and e) has attained the age
of eighteen years.
The salary
of any justice or judge shall not be reduced during the
term of office for which he was elected or appointed... All State and county officers (except
notaries public) and all justices
of the peace and constables, whose precinct includes a city or town or part thereof, shall be paid fixed and definite salaries, and they shall receive no fees for their own use.