The Freedom of Information Bill, 2012 THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BILL, 2012 ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES Clause PART I—PRELIMINARY 1—Short title and Commencement 2—Interpretation. 3 – Objects of the Act. PART II – ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION 4_Establishment of Commission 5 – Conduct of business of Commission 6 – Functions of the Commission 7 – Guiding objects and principles 8 – Independence of the Commission 9 – Membership of the Commission 10 – Qualifications for appointment of chairperson and members. 11 – Procedure for appointment of chairperson and members. 12_ Powers of the chairperson. 13_ Tenure of office. 14 – Vacancy of office of chairperson and members. 15_ Removal of commissioners. 16_Committees of the Commission.