(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.