Organisational Structure

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The structure of CIAA reflects the broad, liberal, participatory and open attitude of democratic set-up being developed in the country. All top Institutions -the Monarchy, the Judiciary, the Executive, the Parliament and the main Opposition Party in the elected 205- member House of Representatives- have a role in constituting this institution. The Constitution has made provision in Article 97 for a structure consisting of the Chief commissioner at the top and "such number of other Commissioners as may be required."

His Majesty the King appoints the Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners of CIAA on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, which is chaired by Prime Minister. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chairman of the National Assembly and Leader of the main Opposition Party in the House of Representatives are members of the Council. The tenure of office of the Commissioners is six years and they may be removed from their office by way of impeachment in the parliament through a two third majority at the House of Representatives.

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Some Constitutional bodies such as the Judicial Council (Article 93), Office of Attorney General (Article 109), and the Office of the Auditor General (Article 99) are in one way or another attached to the function of CIAA directly or indirectly because of their relevance, close or remote, to anti - corruption activities.