[HRA 15] LAWS OF FIJI s 15 (7) In addition to the functions conferred upon it by or under this Act, the Commission has such powers and other functions (if any) as are prescribed by law. (8) The validity of the transaction of business of the Commission is not affected if someone who was not entitled to do so took part in the proceedings. [HRA 16] Funds of the Commission 16 (1) The funds of the Commission consist of— (a) any moneys appropriated for the purposes of the Commission and paid to the Commission; (b) all other moneys lawfully received by the Commission for its purposes; and (c) all accumulations of income derived from any such money. (2) The accounts of the Commission must be audited by the Auditor-General. [HRA 17] Adequacy of funding 17 Parliament shall ensure that moneys appropriated for the Commission are adequate— (a) for the performance of the functions of the Commission; and (b) to maintain the Commission’s independence and impartiality. [s 17 am Act 31 of 2016 s 99, opn 1 Dec 2016] [HRA 18] Staff of the Commission 18 (1) The Commission must appoint— (a) a Director of the Commission; and (b) any other employees, including casual and contract employees, needed for the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission. (2) The Director and other employees of the Commission are subject to the control and direction of the Commission. (3) [subs (3) rep Act 31 of 2016 s 99, opn 1 Dec 2016] (4) [subs (4) rep Act 31 of 2016 s 99, opn 1 Dec 2016] (5) Any person employed as a staff of the Commission prior to the commencement of this Act (excluding the chairperson and members of the Commission), shall continue to be employed as a staff of the Commission, as if appointed under the provisions of this Act. [The next page is 10,601] Service 0 10,404 Job: specialist/lof/allvols/serv_0/cap3a_399501 Page: 12 Date: 21/11/2016 Time: 23:31:5 bwpageid:: 10404:: bwservice::0::