Constitution

Sudan 2019 Constitution

Table of Contents

Chapter 12. Independent Commissions

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  1. Independent commissions shall be established. Experts with attested competence and integrity shall be nominated therefor. The formation of these commissions and their competencies are defined by the laws that establish them.
  2. Candidates for membership on the commissions shall meet the following requirements:
    1. Academic qualifications and practical expertise in the relevant field;
    2. Not having held sovereign or constitutional positions during the period of rule from 30 June 1989;
    3. Neutrality, integrity, competence and professional independence.
  3. The Sovereignty Council appoints the chairman and members of the following commissions, in consultation with the Cabinet:
    1. The Peace Commission;
    2. The Borders Commission;
    3. The Constitutional Drafting and Constitutional Conference Commission;
    4. The Elections Commission.
  4. The Prime Minister appoints the head and the members of the following commissions:
    1. The Legal Reform Commission;
    2. The Anti-Corruption and Public Funds Recovery Commission;
    3. The Human Rights Commission;
    4. The Civil Service Reform Commission;
    5. The Land Commission;
    6. The Transitional Justice Commission;
    7. The Women and Gender Equality Commission;
    8. Any other commissions that the Cabinet deems necessary to establish.