115 (ii) the conduct of the press, print and electronic media, and broadcasting; and (b) take or recommend disciplinary action against journalists and other persons employed in the press and other media of communication who are found to have breached any law or any code of conduct applicable to them. (3) An Act of Parliament may provide for the regulation of the press and other media of communication. 12.19 Reports of Zimbabwe Media Commission In addition to the report it is required to submit in terms of section 18.6, the Zimbabwe Media Commission may, through the appropriate Minister, submit reports to Parliament on particular matters relating to the media which, in the Commission’s opinion, should be brought to the attention of Parliament. PART 6 NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION 12.20 Establishment and composition of National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (1) There is a commission to be known as the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission consisting of— (a) a chairperson appointed by the President after consultation with the Judicial Service Commission and the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders; and (b) eight other members appointed by the President from a list of not fewer than twelve nominees submitted by the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders. (2) The chairperson of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission must be a person who has been qualified for at least seven years to practise as a legal practitioner in Zimbabwe. (3) If the appointment of a chairperson to the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission is not consistent with a recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, the President must cause the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders to be informed as soon as practicable. (4) Members of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission must be chosen for their integrity and their knowledge and understanding of, and experience in, mediation, conciliation, conflict prevention and management, post-conflict reconciliation or peacebuilding. 12.21 Functions of National Peace and Reconciliation Commission The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission has the following functions— (a) to ensure post-conflict justice, healing and reconciliation; (b) to develop and implement programmes to promote national healing, unity and cohesion in Zimbabwe and the peaceful resolution of disputes;

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