www.lawcommission.gov.np (a) A woman who has rendered outstanding contribution, for at least ten years, in the field of rights and interests of women or gender justice or women development or human rights and law; (b) In the case of the Chairperson, one who has acquired a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university; (c) One who has attained the age of forty-five years; (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 Women 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 Women 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. 253. Functions, Duties and Powers of National Women Commission: (1) The functions, duties and powers of the National Women Commission shall be as follows:(a) To formulate policies and programs concerning the rights and interests of the women and submit them to the Government of Nepal for implementation; (b) To monitor as to whether or not laws concerning the rights and interests of the women and obligations under the international treaties to which Nepal 146