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The Commission shall receive a monthly reception allowance at a rate as prescribed by
the Ministry of Finance, which shall not be less than the position emoluments of the
Chairperson or Commissioner as the case may be.
Section 32. A Commissioner holding position for not less than one year is entitled to
emolument a one-time gratuity upon vacation of office for the following reasons;
(1) expiration of the term;
(2) death;
(3) resignation;
(4) being seventy years of age.
The amount of gratuity shall be multiplying the salary under Section 31 by the number
of years of holding the position. Fraction of a year being counted as one year.
The right to a gratuity is a personal right and shall not be transferred, unless in case of
death, the gratuity shall be transferred to the spouse and the heir(s) as informed. If such death
is caused by the performance of duties or in the course of performance, he or she shall be
entitled to two times of the gratuity as prescribed in paragraph two.
CHAPTER 2
PERFORMING OF DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION
---------------------Section 33. In performing the duties under this Organic Act, the Commission shall
proceed with an aim of systematically promoting and protecting human rights and to constantly
observing and monitoring human rights incidents or situations in the country.
In the performance of duties under paragraph one, the Commission shall coordinate
with or seek cooperation from state agencies, private organizations and civil society sector.
Section 34. When it appears to the Commission in any manner whatsoever, regardless
of an informant or petitioner, that a human rights violation has occurred, the Commission shall
examine the matter in order to obtain accurate facts and establish truth without delay. It shall
study and analyze the causes of such violation, with a view to solving the problem and
preventing recurrence of similar human rights violation.
Any person affected by or witnessing an act of human rights violation shall have the
right to inform or submit a petition to the Commission according to the rules and procedures
prescribed by the Commission. Such rules and procedures shall not create unnecessary steps
and shall aim to facilitate the presentation of information to the Commission, which shall be