9) After considering all the evidence presented before him, the Presiding Officer found Mr Jassiem guilty of misconduct on the main count and recommended that he be removed from office in terms of regulation of 26(17)(b) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in the Lower Courts, 1994. The findings show Mr Jassiem's lack of integrity and honesty and that he is, therefore, unsuited to hold the office of a Magistrate. Mr Jassiem was given an opportunity to furnish the Commission with written representations in respect of the sanction recommended by the Presiding Officer.