The Appointment of the Council of Commissioners
and the Representation of the Institution
Article 5
a)
Members of the Council of Commissioners shall be appointed by Royal
Decree for a period of four years, renewable for similar terms. Appointments
shall take place after consultation with relevant bodies of civil society and
various other organizations. The Royale Decree shall identify the full-time
and part-time members. The members shall practice their work in their
personal capacity. *
b)
The Council of Commissioners shall convene its first meeting under the
chairmanship of the most senior member to elect a Chairperson and vice
Chairperson from amongst them. They shall be full-time members, for a
similar period of their appointment. The position shall be elected by a
relative majority of members present. If no one achieves a relative majority,
the selection shall be done by casting lots. If the number of the candidates is
not in excess of the number required, election will be declared by
acclamation. *
c)
The Chairperson of the Council of Commissioners shall represent the
institution to the judiciary, and in its relationships with others. The
Chairperson may delegate some of (his/her) function to other members. The
Vice Chairperson shall replace the Chairperson to undertake all (his/her)
duties during (his/her) absence or any matter that prevent (him/her) from
attending.
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* 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.