Zimbabwe’s Parliament is seeking public nominations for members to serve on the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC). The Commission’s current term is coming to an end, and Parliament’s Committee on Standing Rules and Orders is mandated to invite the public to nominate candidates for possible appointment by the President.
According to the notice, eight vacancies have arisen on the ZACC, and the public is being called upon to nominate individuals with integrity, knowledge, and experience in administration, prosecution, investigations of crime, or general suitability for the role. The Constitution requires that at least one nominee be a qualified legal practitioner, one be a qualified public accountant or auditor, and one have at least 10 years’ experience in crime investigation.
The Committee on Standing Rules and Orders, which includes opposition leadership and government nominees, will shortlist candidates, conduct public interviews, and submit a list of 12 recommendations to the President. The President will then select eight individuals to serve on the ZACC, with the chairperson chosen after consultation with the same committee.
ZACC is tasked with investigating and exposing corruption in the public and private sectors, promoting integrity, accountability, and transparency, and assisting the police and National Prosecuting Authority in their work. This public nomination process is an important step in ensuring the Commission is composed of qualified and capable individuals to carry out its critical mandate.
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