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(6) Subject to this Constitution, the Commission has other powers, duties and
functions, as set out in the Human Rights Commission Decree 2009 or in any other
written law.
(7) In the performance of its functions or the exercise of its authority and powers,
the Commission shall be independent and shall not be subject to the direction or control
of any person or authority, except by a court of law or as otherwise prescribed by written
law.
(8) The Commission shall have the authority to appoint, remove and discipline all
staff (including administrative staff) in the Commission.
(9) The Commission has the authority to determine all matters pertaining to the
employment of all staff in the Commission, including—
(a) the terms and conditions of employment;
(b) the qualification requirements for appointment and the process to be
followed for appointment, which must be an open, transparent and
competitive selection process based on merit;
(c) the salaries, benefits and allowances payable, in accordance with its budget
as approved by Parliament; and
(d) the total establishment or the total number of staff that are required to be
appointed, in accordance with the budget as approved by Parliament.
(10) The salaries, benefits and allowances payable to any person employed by the
Commission are a charge on the Consolidated Fund.
(11) Parliament shall ensure that adequate funding and resources are made available
to the Commission, to enable it to independently and effectively exercise its powers and
perform its functions and duties.
(12) The Commission shall have control of its own budget and finances, as approved
by Parliament.