Independent Electoral Commission 120. Composition (1) The Independent Electoral Commission will consist of a chairperson and five members appointed by the President after the procedures set out in section 118(5) of this Constitution have been followed. (2) Members of the Commission serve a five-year term and may be re-appointed for one further term of five years. 121. Functions The functions of the Electoral Commission are: (a) to monitor the registration of voters to ensure that all eligible voters are able to register if they wish to do so; (b) to organise, conduct and supervise Parliamentary Elections and Local Authority Elections; (c) to ensure that elections are free and fair; (d) to declare the results of these elections within a period that must be prescribed by Parliament; (e) to perform such other functions relating to the electoral process as prescribed in this Constitution or by an Act of Parliament. Human Rights Commission 122. Composition (1) The Human Rights Commission will consist of a chairperson and seven members appointed by the President after the procedures set out in section 118 (5) of this Constitution have been followed. (2) Members of the Commission serve a five-year term and may be re-appointed for one further term of five years. 123. Functions (1) The functions of this Commission are: (a) to promote the protection, development and attainment of human rights; (b) to monitor, assess, investigate and ensure observance of human rights in Zimbabwe. (c) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed in an Act of Parliament. 58

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