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From time to time Commissions are set up by the Parliament. These Commissions are created primarily to perform a particular function, such as a special investigation or governmental regulation of business. These commissions are normally set up as independent bodies, not subject to the direction of the Parliament in order to ensure objectivity. The budget to support the commissions is normally channeled through the Parliament which controls the appropriations that the commissions may request. The Commissions must clear their legislative and investigative demands with the Parliament.
Currently, only one commission, the Integrity Commission is attached to the Parliament. This commission was set up by the Parliament (Integrity of Members) Act, 1973. The functions of the Commissions are:-
- to receive and keep on record statutory declarations of assets and liabilities that Members of Parliament are required to furnish annually;
- to examine such declarations; and
- to conduct if necessary, independent investigations and enquiries regarding these statutory declarations.
The Integrity Commission consist of a Chairman and four other members, who are empowered to employ staff to assist in their duties.
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