(b) such other persons or authorities as may be prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament for the purposes of this paragraph. (3) An Act of Parliament may confer other functions on the Public Protector, and may make provision for the exercise of his functions including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the officers and authorities whose actions are not subject to investigation by him. (a) to investigate administrative action taken by a public officer or authority where it is alleged that anyone has suffered prejudice or injustice as a result of that action and appears to have no reasonably available remedy; (b) to attempt to rectify any prejudice or injustice that is found to have resulted from administrative action referred to in paragraph (a); and (c) to exercise any other function that may be conferred or imposed on the Public Protector by or under an Act of Parliament. (4) The Public Protector must exercise his or her functions without fear, favour or prejudice, and in the exercise of those functions he or she is not subject to the direction or control of anyone. 220 Conditions of service of Public Protector The Public Protector's remuneration and other conditions of service must be provided for in an Act of Parliament. 221 Removal from office of Public Protector (1) The Public Protector may be removed from office by the President, but only for misbehaviour or for mental or physical disability that incapacitates him or her from exercising the functions of the office. (2) The procedure prescribed in this Constitution for the removal of judges from office must be followed for the removal of the Public Protector from office. CHAPTER XV FINANCE PART I PARLIAMENTARY CONTROL OVER TAXATION, EXPENDITURE AND BORROWING 222 Parliamentary control over taxation (1) No taxes may be imposed by the State or by any provincial council or local authority unless they have been authorised by an Act of Parliament. (2) An Act of Parliament may permit a Minister or other organ or agency of Government, including local government, to impose a tax. 223 Parliament to monitor and control government expenditure (1) It is a function of Parliament to monitor and control expenditure by the State and all organs of government, as well as statutory bodies, in order to ensure that their expenditure does not exceed the amounts appropriated and that any limits and conditions on the appropriations have been observed. - 81 -