The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Law
46. The State shall provide the Commission with adequate funding to enable it to effectively discharge the
functions assigned to it by this Law.
47. The Commission may receive unconditional contributions from any individual or organization that do not
prejudice the independence of the Commission concerning the promotion and protection of human rights.
48. The Commission shall cause proper accounts to be kept of its income, expenditure, assets and liabilities
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in accordance with financial regulations.
49. The accounts of the Commission shall be audited by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Union.
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50. The Commission shall apply in accordance with the relevant existing Revenue Laws for exemption from
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assessment of taxes on its funds and monetary transactions.
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Staff Organization Structure
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51. The Commission shall:
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(a) establish a staff organization structure to assist the Commission to fulfill its functions and appoint the
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staff as required;
(b) prescribe regulations, bye-laws and benefits in respect of the personnel matters of the Commission.
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52. The Commission may appoint the necessary staff including the Head of the Office of the Commission in
order to effectively discharge its functions.
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53. (a) The Head of the Office of the Commission shall act as Secretary of the Commission and also perform
the other functions determined by the Commission.
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(b) The Head and staff of the Office of the Commission are accountable to the Commission.
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54. The Commission shall determine the rank of staff of the Office of the Commission, subject to the laws and
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regulations for civil service personnel.
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55. The Chairperson of the Commission may, by signed document, specifically delegate to any officer of the
Office of the Commission, any of the functions of the Commission. The entrusted delegate shall perform
only the function specified in the instrument of delegation.
56. The Chairperson of the Commission may revoke the function so delegated to the officer concerned at any
time by written instrument.
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