www.lawcommission.gov.np (d) One who is not a member of any political party at the time of appointment; and (e) One who bears high moral character. (7) The remuneration and conditions of service of the Chairperson and members of the National Dalit Commission shall be as provided for in the federal law, and their remuneration and conditions of service shall not, so long as they hold office, be altered to their disadvantage. Provided that this provision shall not apply in cases where a state of emergency is declared because of extreme economic disarrays. (8) A person once appointed as the Chairperson or a member of the National Dalit Commission shall not be eligible for appointment in other government service. Provided that nothing in this clause shall be deemed to be a bar to the appointment to any political position or to any position which has the responsibility of making investigations, inquiries or findings on any subject, or to any position which has the responsibility of submitting advice, opinion or recommendation after carrying out a study or research on any subject. 256. Functions, Duties and Powers of National Dalit Commission: (1) The functions, duties and powers of the National Dalit Commission shall be as follows:(a) To conduct study and research as to the overall situation of the Dalit community, identify areas of necessary policy, legal and institutional reforms in that field, and make recommendations to the Government of Nepal; (b) To formulate national policies and programs concerning the interests of the Dalit for the upliftment and development of the Dalit, putting an end to caste-based discrimination, oppression and discrimination, and submit such policies and programs to the Government of Nepal for their implementation; (c) To monitor as to whether laws concerning the interests of the Dalit, including the special provisions made for the upliftment and interests of the Dalit community have been effectively implemented, and in the event 149