constituteproject.org PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:15 When deemed necessary, a Law may establish other Commissions, Specialized Organs and other National Councils. That Law shall determine their responsibilities, organisation and functioning. An Organic Law shall establish general provisions governing Public Institutions. CHAPTER II: NATIONAL COMMISSIONS • Human rights commission • Joint meetings of legislative chambers Article 177: National Commission for Human Rights The National Commission for Human Rights is an independent national Commission especially in charge of the promotion of human rights. The National Commission for Human Rights shall submit each year its program and activity report to both Chambers of Parliament in joint session and provide copies thereof to other State Organs as may be determined by the Law. A Law shall determine responsibilities, organization and functioning of this Commission. • Truth and reconciliation commission Article 178: National Unity and Reconciliation Commission The National Unity and Reconciliation Commission is an independent national commission responsible in particular for the promotion of unity and reconciliation of Rwandans. The National Unity and Reconciliation Commission shall submit each year its program and activity report to the President of the Republic and the Senate and provide copies thereof to other State organs as may be determined by the Law. A Law shall determine the responsibilities, organization and functioning of this Commission. • Joint meetings of legislative chambers • Reference to country's history Article 179: National Commission to Fight against Genocide The National Commission to Fight against Genocide is an independent national commission especially in charge of matters related to commemoration and prevention of genocide and advocacy for the cause of survivors of the genocide against the Tutsi both within and outside the country. The National Commission to Fight against Genocide shall submit each year its program and activity report to both Chambers of Parliament in joint session and to the Cabinet and provide a copy thereof to other State organs as may be determined by the Law. A Law shall determine the responsibilities, organization and functioning of this Commission. • Electoral commission • Referenda Article 180: National Electoral Commission The National Electoral Commission is an independent commission responsible for local, legislative, presidential elections, referendum and other elections determined by the Law. The National Electoral Commission shall submit each year its program and activity report to the President of the Republic and provide a copy thereof to other State organs as may be determined by the Law. Rwanda 2003 (rev. 2010) Page 55