(1) In order to manage administrative affairs, the Commission shall have a Secretariat led by an Executive Director. (2) The Executive Director of the Secretariat shall fulfil the criteria set in Article 19 of this law and shall have at least five years of experience in management and human resources, finance and procurement. (3) The Commission following a vote of majority shall introduce three qualified members as potential Executive Director of the Secretariat to the President. (4) The president appoints one from the three proposed candidates as Executive Director of the Secretariat. (5) Staff of the Secretariat shall be hired based on the provisions of the laws. (6) The Secretariat carries on its duties based on the provisions of the laws and the procedures approved by the Commission and is accountable to the Commission. Budget of the Commission Article 30 (1) The Commission prepares its budget in consultation with the government and shall be deemed independent in spending its budget and shall report its expenditure in accordance with the provisions of the laws. (2) In order to better carry out its mandate and for effective implementation of its duties, the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of the laws, can receive funds and technical support from national and international organizations. Salaries and benefits Article 31 Members of the Commission shall receive appropriate salaries and benefits based on the provisions of the laws. Chapter 5 Complaints The right to complain Article 32 (1) If an applicant feels that his/her request for information has not been addressed or is not satisfied with the institution’s treatment, he/she can lodge a complaint to the same institution or the Commission. (2) Addressing the complaints as outlined in the Clause 1 of this Article shall be free of charge.

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