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2023 Revised Edition
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Chapter XVA · Judicial Service Commission

111H. Powers of the Commission

Unofficial copy, with amendments up to 31 Oct 2022. Later amendments are not included. Check the official text before you rely on it.

(1)

The Judicial Service Commission is hereby vested with the Power to -

(a)

transfer judges of the High Court;

(b)

appoint, promote, transfer, exercise disciplinary control and dismiss judicial officers and scheduled public officers.

(2)

The Commission may make -

(a)

rules regarding training of Judges of the

High Court, the schemes for recruitment and training, appointment, promotion and transfer of judicial officers and scheduled public officers;

(b)

provision for such matters as are necessary or expedient for the exercise, performance and discharge of the powers, duties and functions of the

Commission.

(3)

The Chairman of the Commission or any Judge of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeal as the case may be, authorized by the Commission shall have power and authority to inspect any Court of First Instance, or the records, registers and other documents maintained in such Court, or hold such inquiry as may be necessary.

(4)

The Commission may by Order published in the Gazette delegate to the Secretary to the Commission the power to make transfers in respect of scheduled public officers, other than transfers involving increase of salary, or to make acting appointments in such cases and subject to such limitations as may be specified in the Order.

Chapter XVI

The Superior Courts

Chapter XVII

Finance

Chapter XVIIA

146[CHAPTER XVII a

Chapter XVIII

Public Security

Chapter XVIIIA

National Police Commission

Chapter XIX

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration

Chapter XIXA

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption

Chapter XIXB

National Procurement Commission

Chapter XX

General

Chapter XXI

Transitional Provisions

Chapter XXII

Interpretation

Chapter XXIII

Repeal

Chapter XXIV

Promulgation of the Constitution

Schedules