The Formation of the Council of Commissioners * Article 3 (a) The Institution shall have a Council of Commissioners composed of eleven members, including the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson. They shall be known for their competence and integrity. (b) Members of the Council of Commissioners shall be selected from advisory firms, academic organizations, civil society organizations, unions, social, economic and professional institutions, human rights defenders, provided that woman and minorities are adequately represented. Members may be selected from members of the legislative authorities. They shall not form a majority in the Council of Commissioners, and they can participate in the discussion as non- voting members. (c) A Royal decree shall be issued to determine the mechanisms, procedures and the selection process of members of the Council of Commissioners. Membership Article 4 Individual appointed members of the Council of Commissioners shall fulfill the following conditions: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Holding Bahraini nationality. Not under the age of thirty years. Having familiarity and interest in Human Rights issues. Being of good conduct and reputation. Have not been convicted of a criminal punishment, or freedom restraining penalty in a crime related to moral baseness or dishonesty, unless (he/she) has been rehabilitated. 3 * Published in the Official Gazette, Supp. Issue no. 3168, Vol. 67, 7 August 2014. The Amendments issued by Law-Decree no (20) of 2016, 8th Muharam 1438H-9th October 2016. Published in the Official Gazette, Issue no. 3283, 13 October 2016.