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Chapter 15 · Art. 249

Objects, authority and funding of commissions and independent offices

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) The objects of the commissions and the independent offices are to—
  (a) protect the sovereignty of the people;
  (b) secure the observance by all State organs of democratic values and principles; and
  (c) promote constitutionalism.
(2) The commissions and the holders of independent offices—
  (a) are subject only to this Constitution and the law; and
  (b) are independent and not subject to direction or control by any person or authority.
(3) Parliament shall allocate adequate funds to enable each commission and independent office to perform its functions and the budget of each commission and independent office shall be a separate vote.
In simple words
  • The objects of commissions and independent offices are to protect the sovereignty of the people, secure observance of democratic values and principles, and promote constitutionalism.
    Art. 249(1)

    (1) The objects of the commissions and the independent offices are to— (a) protect the sovereignty of the people; (b) secure the observance by all State organs of democratic values and principles; and (c) promote constitutionalism.

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  • They are subject only to the Constitution and the law, and are independent.
    Art. 249(2)

    (2) The commissions and the holders of independent offices— (a) are subject only to this Constitution and the law; and (b) are independent and not subject to direction or control by any person or authority.

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  • Parliament must allocate adequate funds to each commission and independent office.
    Art. 249(3)

    (3) Parliament shall allocate adequate funds to enable each commission and independent office to perform its functions and the budget of each commission and independent office shall be a separate vote.

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Kids explanation
  • Commissions are independent and work to protect the people and the Constitution.
    Art. 249(1)

    (1) The objects of the commissions and the independent offices are to— (a) protect the sovereignty of the people; (b) secure the observance by all State organs of democratic values and principles; and (c) promote constitutionalism.

    Read the full article →

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