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(4) A member suspended in terms of paragraph (a) of subsection (3) shall be given notice in
writing of the grounds for the suspension and may, within fourteen days of being so notified,
make written representations to the Independent Disciplinary Committee showing cause why no
finding of misconduct rendering him or her unsuitable to be a member of the Commission
should not be made.
(5) The Independent Disciplinary Committee shall require a member suspended in terms of
subparagraph (a) of subsection (3) to vacate his or her office if—
(a) no representations are made by the member in terms of subsection (4); or
(b) it finds that the member is guilty of the misconduct alleged under paragraph (a) of
subsection (2).
(6) If the Independent Disciplinary Committee finds that a member suspended in terms of
subparagraph (a) of subsection (3) is not guilty of the misconduct alleged, the suspension of the
member shall, by virtue of that finding, be rescinded.
11 Objects of Commission
Subject to this Act, the objects of the Commission shall be—
(a) to promote the investigation of serious cases of corruption and fraud;
(b) to make proposals for the elimination of corruption in the public and private sectors;
(c) to promote awareness among the public of the causes of corruption and its effects on
society;
(d) to propose new or more effective procedures for the administration of the Commission.
12 Functions of Commission
In addition to its functions under the Constitution, the Commission shall have the following
functions—
(a) to monitor and examine the practices, systems and procurement procedures of public
and private institutions; and
(b) to enlist and foster public support in combating corruption in society; and
(c) to educate the public on the dangers of corruption in society; and
(d) to instruct, advise and assist any officer, agency or institution in the elimination or
minimisation of corruption; and
(e) to receive and investigate any complaints alleging any form of corruption; and
(f) to investigate any conduct of any person whom the Commission has reason to believe
is connected with activities involving corruption; and
(g) to assist in the formulation of practices, systems and procurement procedures of public
and private institutions with a view to the elimination of corrupt practices; and
(h) to advise on ways of strengthening anti-corruption legislation; and
(i) to recommend to the Government that it ratify and domesticate relevant international
legal instruments aimed at combating corruption.