40. Measures to prevent corruption and proper discharge of its functions etc.

The Commission may, for the achieving of the objects of this Act-

liaise with any public authority to facilitate the promotion of the principles of the rule of law, proper management of public affairs and public property, integrity, transparency and accountability;

liaise with the Government to review the relevant institutional, legal and procedural provisions to implement a coherent and coordinated anti-corruption strategy;

advise heads of Government Departments or of public authorities, of changes in practices or procedures compatible with the effective discharge of the duties of such Departments or public authorities which the Commission thinks necessary to reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of corrupt practices;

monitor the implementation of such anti-corruption measures by public authorities and may require such public authorities to report to it on its implementation status;

provide consultation, guidance, and advice to any institution public or private, on prevention strategies or measures to eradicate corruption;

instruct, advice and assist any person on ways in which corruption may be eliminated by such person;

to introduce codes of conduct for prevention and eradication of bribery and corruption which shall be adhered to by the private sector entities in order to develop proper conduct of business for the promotion of good commercial practices;

to introduce codes of conduct for prevention and eradication of bribery and corruption in the public sector which shall be adhered to in the public administration;

take measures to prevent corruption in the contractual relations between the Government and private sector entities;

take measures to enlist and foster public support against corruption; and

recruit interns and apprentices as the Commission may consider necessary for the effective discharge of its powers, duties and funtions subject to such conditions of service as may be determined by the