National commissions, specialised organs, national councils and public institutions

(1) The national commissions, specialised organs and national councils entrusted with the responsibility to help in resolving important issues facing the country are the following: (a) national commissions: (i) National Commission for Human Rights; (ii) National Electoral Commission; (iii) National Public Service Commission. (b) specialised organs: (i) Office of the Ombudsman; (ii) Office of the Auditor General of State Finances; (iii) Gender Monitoring Office; (iv) Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour. (c) national councils: (i) National Women Council; (ii) National Youth Council; (iii)National Council of Persons with Disabilities. (2) Specific laws determine the mission, organisation and functioning of these organs. (3) A law may establish another national commission, specialised organ and national council when necessary. The law also determines their mission, organisation and functioning. (4) When considered necessary, a law may also remove a national commission, specialised organ or national council. (5) An organic law establishes general provisions governing public institutions. Subsection 5: National Umushyikirano Council and Abunzi Committee