(3)
The members of the Commission shall be persons of high moral character and
proven integrity and shall be independent, competent, non-partisan and impartial.
They may not be removed from office except with the approval of the National
Legislative Assembly by a two-thirds majority of all members.
(4)
The law shall regulate the procedures, terms and conditions of service of the
chairperson, deputy chairperson, members and employees of the Commission.
Functions of the Commission
144.
(1)
Without prejudice to the powers of the Ministry of Justice in public prosecution,
the Commission shall, inter alia, perform the following functions:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(2)
protect public property;
investigate cases of corruption involving public property and public
interest; and it shall submit such investigation to the Ministry of Justice for
prosecution;
combat administrative malpractices in public institutions; and
pursuant to the provisions of Article 121 (1) herein, require all persons
holding such public offices to make confidential formal declarations of
their income, assets and liabilities.
Without prejudice to sub-Article (1) above, the Commission shall not have any
power to question the decision of any Justice, Judge or Magistrate where such
decision was made in the discharge of the judicial functions of his or her office.
CHAPTER IV
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Establishment of the Human Rights Commission
145.
(1)
There shall be established an independent commission to be known as the Human
Rights Commission.
(2)
The Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall be
appointed by the President with the approval of the National Legislative
Assembly by a simple majority of all members present and voting.
(3)
The Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, and members of the Commission shall be
persons of proven integrity, competence, non-partisan and impartial.
(4)
The Commission shall have power to issue summons or other orders requiring
representatives of relevant institutions and other bodies at all levels of
government or persons or organizations to appear before it or produce any
document or record relevant to any investigation by the Commission.
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