strategies to be implemented, and the key issues to be addressed, will serve as a roadmap for the NHRC’s operations and development. Brief introduction to the NHRC 2. Regulatory basis 1) The Commission was established in accordance with the Organic Act and Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the Organic Law of the Control Yuan. Organization 2) a. Membership Pursuant to Article 3 of the Organic Act, the NHRC consists of 10 members, with the president of the Control Yuan and seven members who qualify under Article 3-1, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 7 of the Organic Law of the Control Yuan as ex officio members. The NHRC is chaired by the president of the Control Yuan, and the vice chairperson is elected from among the NHRC members. Two members of the Control Yuan (other than the ex officio members of the NHRC) may also be appointed to serve a one-year term on the Commission by the president of the Control Yuan, but such members may not be reappointed. Pursuant to Article 3-1, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 7 of the Organic Law of the Control Yuan, members of the NHRC must be individuals with an outstanding reputation who specialize as researchers into or who are dedicated to human rights protection, or individuals with actual experience serving in civil society organizations involved in the promotion and protection of human 3