The functions of this Commission are to protect the public against abuse of power and maladministration by the executive and public officers. Truth, Justice, Reconciliation and Conflict Prevention Commission 128. Composition (1) The Truth, Justice, Reconciliation and Conflict Prevention Commission consists of a chairperson and five members appointed by the President after the procedures set out in section 118 (5) 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. 129. Functions The functions of this Commission are: (a) (b) (c) (d) to investigate on its own initiative or at the request of Parliament any matter relating to past human rights abuses including; i. the use of armed force internally within the country; ii. the exercise of the powers to prosecute or decline to prosecute persons for crime, iii. the use of Presidential powers to pardon offenders; to provide remedies for people injured by such abuses; to promote reconciliation in order to avoid conflict in the future; to prevent conflict in the future by engaging in mediation and dispute settlement in disputes that could lead to conflict. 130. Powers (1) This Commission has all necessary powers to carry out its work effectively, including the following powers: (a) to summon and examine witnesses; (b) to require the production of all relevant documentation; (c) to impose penalties on those who obstruct, interfere with or fail to assist its work. (2) In order to correct or remedy past wrongdoing the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission has the following powers: (a) to order that wrongdoers apologise to their victims; (b) to order that wrongdoers pay specified amounts of compensation to victims; (c) to perform any other things as may be specified in an Act of Parliament. (3) In order to prevent future conflicts in Zimbabwe the Commission will have the power to intervene in situations which the Commission feels may lead to conflict and to seek to mediate and settle disputes. 60