Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Strategic Plan 2015-2020 the outstanding process of legislative re-alignment is completed. The Commission will also consider supplementary material support and funding from non-government partners only in respect of specific projects and programs approved by the Commission, pursuant to its mandate. The Commission will, however, not access any resources from funders who attach pre-conditions of any kind to their financial or material support. (Action Plan Ref: Outputs 2C and 2D) 10.1.2. Appointment of Commissioners and Tenure of Office – The independence of ZHRC may be compromised under conditions where the appointment of Commissioners is irregular, and their tenure of office is not protected. Members of ZHRC are appointed, hold office, and are removed under the specific terms stipulated by the Constitution. The ZHRC will embark on regular awareness campaigns to enhance stakeholder knowledge of Constitutional provisions in aid of transparency in the appointment of Commissioners, guidelines on the composition of the Commission, and protection of office-bearers from arbitrary removal. (Action Plan Ref: Output 14B) 10.1.3. Appointment of Staff and Conditions of Service – Procedures and policies guiding the appointment and the service conditions of all staff members can influence their ability to make independent decisions without fear or favour. The Commission will ensure that appropriate Human Resources policies are put in place and implemented, to protect its staff members. (Action Plan Ref: Output 8D) 10.1.4. Freedom of movement and access to any place – The independence of the Commission may also be compromised by undue external restrictions or limitations on the ability and capacity of its members or officers to move from place to place in accordance with the laws of Zimbabwe, during the normal course of Commission business. The ZHRC will not accept any limitations or hindrances placed upon any of its members’ or officers’ freedom of movement or access to any place during investigations, inspections and during the course of fulfilling any other functions of the Commission. No one shall be allowed to stand in the way of the ZHRC as it investigates and reports on any matters relating to human rights, freedoms and the administration of justice. The ZHRC will undertake programs to promote awareness of, respect for and recognition of ZHRC as an independent commission with constitutionally protected powers to execute its mandate without interference. (Action Plan Ref: Output 14B) 10.1.5. Independent Reporting - According to the Constitution of Zimbabwe, although the ZHRC is an independent commission, it is required to prepare and submit reports to Parliament. The independence of the Commission may be compromised if there is external pressure or undue influence to delay the publication of, change or alter in any way the contents of any reports of the Commission, whether to Parliament or to any other recipient. The Commission will not tolerate any attempts by any person or office, to tamper with the contents of its reports. (Action Plan Ref: Output 14B) 21