(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. 49

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