111 (i) to give instructions to persons in the employment of the State or of a local authority for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, proper, free and fair conduct of any election or referendum; and (j) to receive and consider complaints from the public and to take such action in regard to the complaints as the Commission considers appropriate. 12.9 Disqualifications for appointment to Zimbabwe Electoral Commission In addition to the persons mentioned in section 18.3(3), the following persons are ineligible to be appointed to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission— (a) public officers, other than judges; (b) employees of provincial and metropolitan councils and local authorities; and (c) members and employees of statutory bodies and government-controlled entities. 12.10 Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to report on elections and referendums In addition to the report it is required to submit in terms of section 18.6, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission must without delay, and through the appropriate Minister, submit a report to Parliament on the conduct of every election and every referendum. PART 3 ZIMBABWE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 12.11 Establishment and composition of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (1) There is a commission to be known as the Zimbabwe Human Rights 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 Zimbabwe Human Rights 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 Zimbabwe Human Rights 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 Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission must be chosen for their integrity and their knowledge and understanding of, and experience in, the promotion of human rights. 12.12 Functions of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (1) The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission has the following functions— (a) to promote awareness of and respect for human rights and freedoms at all levels of society;