67 Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption 115.—(1) The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption established by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Promulgation 2007 continues in existence. (2) The Commission shall consist of a Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and such other officers as may be appointed by law. (3) The authority, functions and responsibility of the Commission shall be prescribed by written law, and a written law may make further provisions for the Commission. (4) Without prejudice to subsection (3), the Commission may— (a) investigate, institute and conduct criminal proceedings; (b) take over investigations and criminal proceedings that fall under its responsibility and functions as prescribed by law, and which may have been initiated by another person or authority; and (c) discontinue, at any stage before judgment is delivered, criminal proceedings instituted or conducted by it. (5) The powers of the Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner may be exercised by him or her personally, his or her delegate, or through other persons acting on his or her instructions. (6) 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. (7) In exercising its powers and performing its functions and duties, the Commission shall be guided by the standards established under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. (8) The Commission may regulate its own procedure and may make such rules and regulations as it deems fit for regulating and facilitating the performance of its functions. (9) The Commission shall provide regular updates and advice to the AttorneyGeneral on any matter relating to its functions and responsibilities. (10) The Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner have the authority to appoint, remove and discipline all staff (including administrative staff) in the Commission. (11) The Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner have the authority to determine all matters pertaining to the employment of all staff in the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption, including— (a) the terms and conditions of employment;

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