Proportional Representation This is a system whereby the elected people are determined by the proportion of votes obtained by each party Hybrid System This is where some of the representatives are elected on the basis of the first past the post system and others on the basis of proportional representation. 19. INDEPENDENT PUBLIC OFFICES These are specialized executive offices of government performing important executive or oversight functions. a) What independent public offices should be created in the constitution and how should they be appointed? b) How should the constitution provide for: (i) The Attorney General? (ii) Auditor and Comptroller General? (ii) Public Protector/Ombudsman? c) What are the functions of the Attorney General that should be provided for in the constitution? d) Should the Attorney General who is the legal advisor to government also be the national prosecutor? 20. INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONS Specialized constitutional watchdogs for monitoring, promoting and enforcing rights and obligations in their areas of specialty. a) What independent commissions should be provided for in the constitution? b) How should their independence be protected? c) How should independent commissions be 27 The Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) Report to Parliament, February 2013