Constitution of the Republic of Namibia
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- Jurisdiction
- Namibia
- Provision
- 85
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Official sourceArticle 85 The Judicial Service Commission
There shall be a Judicial Service Commission consisting of the Chief Justice, the Deputy-
Chief Justice, the Attorney-General and two members of the legal profession nominated in
accordance with the provisions of an Act of Parliament by the professional organisation or
organisations representing the interests of the legal profession in Namibia.
(2) The Judicial Service Commission shall perform such functions as are
prescribed for it by this Constitution or any other law.
(3) The Judicial Service Commission shall be entitled to make such rules and
regulations for the purposes of regulating its procedures and functions as are
not inconsistent with this Constitution or any other law.
(4) Any casual vacancy in the Judicial Service Commission may be filled by the
Chief Justice or in his or her absence by Deputy-Chief Justice.
(5) A quorum at a meeting of the Judicial Service Commission shall be three
members.
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