LAW N° 44/2013 OF 16/06/2013 ESTABLISHING THE RWANDA LAW REFORM COMMISSION (RLRC) AND DETERMINING ITS MISSION, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING
This provision says the law creates the Rwanda Law Reform Commission (RLRC).
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This provision says the law creates the Rwanda Law Reform Commission (RLRC). This article defines “Ministry” as the ministry in charge of justice and “Minister” as the minister in charge of justice. RLRC is described as a permanent public institution with legal personality and administrative and financial autonomy. RLRC’s head office must be in Kigali City, and it may be moved elsewhere in Rwanda if necessary. RLRC must review Rwandan laws and carry out several law-reform tasks.
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Icyo iri tegeko rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the law creates the Rwanda Law Reform Commission (RLRC).
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier: Objet de la présente loi Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier: Objet de la présente loi Iri tegeko rishyiraho Komisiyo y’u Rwanda ishinzwe ry’Amategeko yitwa “RLRC” mu magambo ahinnye y'icyongereza. Ivugururwa This Law establishes the Rwanda Law Reform Commission abbreviated as “RLRC”. La présente loi porte création de la Commission Rwandaise de Réforme legislative dénommée ‘‘RLRC’’ en sigle anglais. - 2 Verify source ↗
Ibisobanuro by’amagambo
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines “Ministry” as the ministry in charge of justice and “Minister” as the minister in charge of justice.
Ingingo ya 2: Ibisobanuro by’amagambo Article 2: Definitions of terms Article 2: Définitions des termes Ingingo ya 2 0 : Inshingano za Visi Perezida wa Komisiyo Ingingo ya 2: Ibisobanuro by’amagambo Article 2: Definitions of terms Article 2: Définitions des termes Muri iri tegeko, amagambo akurikira asobanurwa ku buryo bukurikira: As used in this Law, the terms bel ow shal l have t he f ol l owi ng me ani ngs : Aux fins de la présente loi, les termes repris ci- après ont les significations suivantes : 1° “Minisiteri”: Minisiteri ifite ubutabera 1° “Ministry”: Ministry in charge of 1° « Ministère » : Ministère ayant la justice mu nshingano zayo; justice; dans ses attributions ; 2° “Minisitiri”: Minisitiri ufite ubutabera 2° “Minister”: Minister in charge of 2° « Ministre »: Ministre ayant la justice dans mu nshingano ze. justice. ses attributions. Ingingo ya 2 0 : Inshingano za Visi Perezida wa RLRC - 3 Verify source ↗
Igihe Komisiyo
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC is described as a permanent public institution with legal personality and administrative and financial autonomy.
Ingingo ya 3: Igihe Komisiyo ubwigenge n’ubwisanzure izamara, Article 3: Duration, autonomy of the Commission independence and Article 3: Durée, indépendance et autonomie de la Commission Ingingo ya 3: ubwigenge n’ubwisanzure Igihe RLRC izamara, Article 3: Duration, autonomy of RLRC independence and Article 3: Durée, indépendance et autonomie du RLRC RLRC ni urwego rw’Igihugu ruhoraho rufite ubuzimagatozi, ubwigenge n’ubwisanzure mu micungire y’abakozi n’umutungo wayo. is a permanent RLRC independent public institution with legal personality, administrative and financial autonomy. RLRC est une institution publique permanente et indépendante dotée de la personnalité juridique et de l’autonomie administrative et financière. 73 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 - 4 Verify source ↗
Icyicaro cya Komisiyo
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC’s head office must be in Kigali City, and it may be moved elsewhere in Rwanda if necessary.
Ingingo ya 4: Icyicaro cya Komisiyo Article 4: Head office Article 4: Siège de la Commission UMUTWE WA KOMISIYO II :INSHINGANO ZA CHAPTER COMMISSION II: MISSION OF THE CHAPITRE COMMISSION II: MISSIONS DE LA Ingingo ya 4: Icyicaro cya RLRC Article 4: Head office of RLRC Article 4: Siège de la Commission Icyicaro cya RLRC gishyizwe mu Mujyi wa Kigali, Umurwa Mukuru wa Repubulika y’u Rwanda. Gishobora kwimurirwa ahandi hose muri Repubulika y’u Rwanda igihe bibaye ngombwa. The Head Office of RLRC shall be located in Kigali City, the Capital of the Republic of Rwanda. It may be transferred elsewhere within the Republic of Rwanda if deemed necessary. Le siège du RLRC est établi dans la Ville de Kigali, Capitale de la République du Rwanda. Il peut, en cas de nécessité, être transféré en tout autre lieu du territoire de la République du Rwanda. UMUTWE WA KOMISIYO II :INSHINGANO ZA CHAPTER II: MISSION OF RLRC CHAPITRE II: MISSIONS DU RLRC - 5 Verify source ↗
Inshingano
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC must review Rwandan laws and carry out several law-reform tasks.
Ingingo ya 5: Inshingano Article 5: Mission Article 5: Mission UMUTWE WA III: IMIKORANIRE YA KOMISIYO N’URWEGO RUYIREBERERA COLLABORATION CHAPTER BETWEEN THE COMMISSION AND ITS SUPERVISING AUTHORITY III: CHAPITRE III : COLLABORATION ENTRE LA COMMISSION ET SON ORGANE DE TUTELLE Ingingo ya 5: Inshingano Article 5: Mission Article 5: Mission RLRC ifite inshingano rusange kandi ihoraho yo gusuzuma amategeko y’u Rwanda hagamijwe iterambere n’ivugururwa ryayo. The overall and permanent mission of RLRC shall be to review Rwandan laws with a view to ensure their development and reform. RLRC a une mission globale et permanente d’examiner les lois rwandaises en vue de leur développement et de leur réforme. By’umwihariko, RLRC ishinzwe: In particular, RLRC shall be responsible for: En particulier, RLRC est chargée de: 1° gusesengura amategeko y’u Rwanda no gutanga ibyifuzo ku bayobozi bireba by’uko yanozwa, yahuzwa n’ibihe n’uburyo yavugururwa hitabwa kuri ibi bikurikira: 1° analyzing Rwandan laws and providing recommendations to relevant authorities for their improvement, modernization and reform with an emphasis on: a. kuvanaho ibitanoze mu mategeko, gukuraho ingingo zitagikoreshwa cyangwa izidakenewe no koroshya n’imyumvire imyandikire by’amategeko; b. gushyiraho uburyo bushya mu mikoreshereze y’amategeko ndetse n’inyito bijyanye nshya n’ihindagurika n’indangagaciro a. b. the elimination of imperfections in laws, repealing obsolete or unnecessary legal provisions and simplification of the wording and understanding of laws; the eestablishment of new methods of practicing law and new concepts in consonance with the values and changing needs of the Rwandan Society; 1° analyser les lois rwandaises et faire des recommandations aux autorités concernées en vue de leur amélioration, de leur actualisation et de leur réforme en mettant l’accent sur: a. b. l’élimination des imperfections figurant dans les lois, l’abrogation des dispositions et la obsolètes ou inutiles légales la la simplification de compréhension des lois; rédaction et la mise en place de nouvelles méthodes de pratique du droit et de nouveaux concepts correspondant aux valeurs et à la variation des besoins de la société rwandaise; 74 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 ry'ibikenerwa nyarwanda; n’umuryango c. gushyigikira no guteza imbere c. imigendekere myiza y’ubutabera; the support to and improvement of proper administration of justice; c. le soutien et l’amélioration d’une bonne administration de la justice; inyigo igamije gukora gusuzuma amategeko ariho mu gihugu kugira ngo hagaragazwe adashyirwa mu bikorwa ndetse n’amashya akenewe no gutanga inama zikwiye ku bayobozi bireba; 2° conducting studies designed to assess laws applicable in the country in order to identify those that are not implemented and the new ones that may be necessary and authorities advise accordingly; relevant 2° faire des études d’évaluation des lois en vigueur au pays pour relever celles qui ne sont pas appliquées et celles nouvelles qui seraient nécessaires et donner des conseils nécessaires aux autorités concernées; gukora urwunge n’ihuzwa biboneye by’amategeko y’u Rwanda; 3° ensuring proper codification and revision 3° assurer la codification et la révision of Rwandan laws; adéquates des lois du Rwanda; ateganywa amategeko kugaragaza n’Itegeko Nshinga atarashyirwaho no kuyategurira imbanzirizamishinga; 4° identifying laws provided under the Constitution that are not yet put in place and preparing related draft proposals; 4° identifier les la Constitution qui ne sont pas encore mises en place et en préparer les avant- projets; lois prévues par gutegura z’amategeko akeneye kuvugururwa; imbanzirizamishinga 5° preparing draft proposals for laws that 5° préparer les avant-projets des lois dont la need to be modified; modification s’avère nécessaire; guhuza amategeko akoreshwa mu gihugu n’amahame ateganywa n’amasezerano mpuzamahanga u Rwanda rwemeje; 6° harmonizing national laws in force with principles provided under international instruments ratified by Rwanda; kugira inama Guverinoma n’Inteko Ishinga Amategeko ku byerekeranye n’ivugururwa ry’amategeko kugira ngo hubahirizwe Itegeko Nshinga; 7° advising the Government and the Parliament on reform of laws in order to make the them Constitution; consistent with 6° harmoniser les lois nationales en vigueur les les principes prévus par avec instruments internationaux ratifiés par le Rwanda; 7° conseiller le Gouvernement et le Parlement sur la réforme des lois pour les rendre conformes à la Constitution; kugira inama inzego za Leta mu rwego rw’amategeko, ku mushinga w’itegeko ivugurura cyangwa ku kindi rireba 8° providing public institutions with legal advice on law reform-related draft laws or any other law reform-related issue; 8° donner aux institutions publiques des avis juridiques sur un projet de loi relatif à la réforme de loi ou sur toute autre question 75 2° 3° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° kibazo cyose cyerekeranye n’ivugururwa ry’amategeko; 9° kwakira no gusuzuma ibitekerezo byose ry’amategeko ku yagejejweho n’urwego cyangwa umuntu ubifitemo inyungu. ivugururwa Kugira ngo igere ku nshingano zayo, RLRC ikorana n’izindi nzego za Leta n’izigenga zaba izo mu gihugu cyangwa mu mahanga kimwe n’imiryango itari iya kuri Leta yaba nyarwanda cyangwa mpuzamahanga. Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 juridique en rapport avec la réforme des lois; 9° receiving and considering any proposals for reform of laws that are submitted by an institution or any interested person. 9° recevoir et examiner toutes propositions d’amendement de lois lui soumises par une institution ou une personne intéressée. In order to fulfill its mission, RLRC shall collaborate with other public and private institutions, whether national or international as well non- or governmental organizations. international national as Pour accomplir sa mission, RLRC collabore avec d’autres institutions publiques ou privées tant nationales qu’internationales ainsi qu’avec les organisations non gouvernementales nationales ou internationales. UMUTWE WA III: IMIKORANIRE YA RLRC N’URWEGO RUYIREBERERA CHAPTER COLLABORATION BETWEEN RLRC AND ITS SUPERVISING AUTHORITY III: CHAPITRE III: COLLABORATION ENTRE DU RLRC ET SON ORGANE DE TUTELLE - 6 Verify source ↗
Urwego rureberera Komisiyo
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC is supervised by the Ministry in charge of justice.
Ingingo ya 6: Urwego rureberera Komisiyo Article 6: Supervizing authority of the Commission Article 6: Organe de tutelle de la Commission 67 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 Ingingo ya 6: Urwego rureberera Komisiyo Article 6: Supervizing authority of the Commission Article 6: Organe de tutelle de la Commission RLRC irebererwa na Minisiteri ifite ubutabera mu nshingano zayo. RLRC shall be under the supervision of the Ministry in charge of justice. RLRC est placée sous la tutelle du Ministère ayant la justice dans ses attributions. - 7 Verify source ↗
Imikoranire hagati ya Komisiyo
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC must send draft laws it initiated to the Ministry for review before sending them to the Cabinet for approval.
Ingingo ya 7 : Imikoranire hagati ya Komisiyo na Minisiteri Article Commission and the Ministry 7 : Collaboration between the Article 7: Collaboration entre la Commission et le Ministère Ingingo ya 7 : Imikoranire hagati ya RLRC na Minisiteri Article 7 : Collaboration between RLRC and the Ministry Article 7: Collaboration entre RLRC et le Ministère ishyikiriza Minisiteri RLRC yateguye imbanzirizamishinga kugira y’uko zishyikirizwa Inama y’Abaminisitiri kugira ngo izemeze. zisuzumwe mbere z’amategeko ngo RLRC shall forward draft laws that it has initiated to the Ministry for consideration before forwarding them to the Cabinet for approval. RLRC soumet pour examen au Ministère les avant- projets de lois qu’elle a initiés avant de les soumettre au Conseil des Ministres pour adoption. 76 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 - 8 Verify source ↗
Amasezerano yerekeye gahunda
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Commissioners and the Ministry must conclude a performance contract for RLRC, and the Minister and RLRC’s Chairperson must sign it.
Ingingo ya 8: Amasezerano yerekeye gahunda y’ibikorwa Article 8: Performance contract Article 8: Contrat de performance UMUTWE WA KOMISIYO N’INSHINGANO ZAZO IV: INZEGO ZIGIZE CHAPTER COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES IV: ORGANS OF THE THEIR AND CHAPITRE COMMISSION ET LEURS ATTRIBUTIONS IV: ORGANES DE LA Ingingo ya 8: Amasezerano yerekeye gahunda y’ibikorwa Article 8: Performance contract Article 8: Contrat de performance Inama y’Abakomiseri igirana na Minisiteri amasezerano yerekeye gahunda y’ibikorwa, agaragaza ububasha, uburenganzira n’inshingano bya buri ruhande mu kugeza RLRC ku nshingano zayo. the Ministry and There shall be concluded a performance contract the Council of between Commissioners determining the powers, rights and obligations of each party in order to achieve the mission of RLRC. Il est conclu entre le Conseil des Commissaires et le Ministère le contrat de performance, déterminant les pouvoirs, les droits et les obligations de chaque partie en vue de la réalisation de la mission du RLRC. Ayo masezerano amara igihe gihwanye na manda y’Abakomiseri kandi ashyirwaho umukono na Minisitiri na Perezida wa RLRC. This contract shall be valid for a period equivalent the Commissioners and shall be signed by the Minister and the Chairperson of RLRC. term of office of the to Ce contrat est valide pour une durée égale au mandat des Commissaires et est conjointement signé par le Ministre et le Président du RLRC. Amategeko ngengamikorere ya Komisiyo agena uburyo n’igihe isuzuma rikorerwa. The the internal rules and regulations of Commission shall determine modalities and time for evaluation. Le règlement d’ordre intérieur de la Commission détermine les modalités et la période d’évaluation. Amasezerano yerekeye gahunda y'ibikorwa agomba kugaragaza kandi ku buryo burambuye ibi bikurikira: The performance contract shall also include the following details: Le contrat de performance doit également préciser en détail les points suivants: 1° inshingano za RLRC; 1° responsibilities of RLRC; 1° les attributions du RLRC; 2° intego RLRC igomba kugeraho; 2° expected results of RLRC; 2° les résultats attendus du RLRC; 3° uburyo RLRC izakoresha kugira ngo 3° methodologies to be used by RLRC to 3° les méthodologies à utiliser par RLRC en igere ku nshingano zayo; achieve its mission; vue d’atteindre sa mission ; 4° inkomoko y’umutungo, imikoreshereze bwo buhoraho n’uburyo yawo kuwugenzura; 4° the source of property, its use and the 4° la source du patrimoine, ses modalités permanent audit procedure; d’utilisation et d’audit permanent; 5° imikorere ya RLRC. 5° functioning of RLRC. 5° le mode de fonctionnement du RLRC. 77 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 UMUTWE WA IV: INZEGO ZIGIZE RLRC N’INSHINGANO ZAZO CHAPTER IV: ORGANS OF RLRC AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES CHAPITRE IV: ORGANES RLRC ET LEURS ATTRIBUTIONS - 9 Verify source ↗
Inzego
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC is made up of three organs: the Council of Commissioners, the Bureau of RLRC, and the Advisory Council.
Ingingo ya 9: Inzego Article 9: Organs Article 9: Organes Icyiciro cya mbere: Inama y’Abakomiseri n’inshingano zayo Section One: Council of Commissioners and its responsibilities Section première: Conseil des Commissaires et ses attributions Ingingo y’Abakomiseri ya 10 : Inshingano z’Inama Ingingo ya 9: Inzego za RLRC Article 9: Organs of RLRC Article 9: Organes du RLRC RLRC igizwe n’inzego zikurikira : 1° Inama y’Abakomiseri; 2° Biro ya RLRC; 3° Inama Ngishwanama. RLRC shall have the following organs: 1° the Council of Commissioners; 2° the Bureau of RLRC; 3° the Advisory Council. RLRC est dotée d’organes suivants: 1° le Conseil des Commissaires; 2° le Bureau du RLRC; 3° le Conseil Consultatif. Icyiciro cya mbere: Inama y’Abakomiseri n’inshingano zayo Section One: Council of Commissioners and its responsibilities Section première: Conseil des Commissaires et ses attributions Ingingo y’Abakomiseri ya 10 : Inshingano z’Inama - 10 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Council of
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Commissioners is the supreme authority of RLRC and has several governance responsibilities.
Article 10: Responsibilities of the Council of Commissioners Article 10: Attributions du Conseil des Commissaires Article 10: Responsibilities of the Council of Commissioners Article 10: Attributions du Conseil des Commissaires Inama y’Abakomiseri ni rwo rwego rukuru rwa RLRC The Council of Commissioners shall be the supreme authority of RLRC Le Conseil des Commissaires est l’organe suprême du RLRC Inama y’Abakomiseri ishinzwe: The C oun ci l of Commissioners shall have the following responsibilities: Le Conseil des Commissaires a les attributions suivantes: 1° kugaragaza amategeko akeneye 1° to identify laws which require reform; 1° identifier les lois nécessitant une réforme; kuvugururwa; 2° kwemeza z’amategeko akeneye cyangwa kuvugururwa; imbanzirizamishinga gushyirwaho 2° to approve draft proposals of laws which require adoption or reform; 2° approuver les avant-projets de nécessitant l’adoption ou la réforme; lois 3° kwemeza amategeko ngengamikorere ya 3° to approve the internal rules and 3° approuver le règlement d’ordre intérieur du RLRC; regulations of RLRC; RLRC ; 4° kwemeza gahunda y’ibikorwa by’igihe 4° to approve a long term strategic plan of 4° adopter le plan stratégique à long terme du kirekire bya RLRC; RLRC; RLRC ; 5° kwemeza gahunda y’ibikorwa bya buri 5° to approve the annual plan of action of 5° adopter le plan d’action annuel du RLRC; mwaka RLRC; RLRC; 78 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 6° gutegura kwemeza no imbanzirizamushinga y’ingengo y’imari ya RLRC; 6° to prepare and adopting the draft budget 6° élaborer et approuver l’avant-projet de of RLRC; budget du RLRC ; 7° gutegura urutonde rw’inzego z’imirimo 7° to prepare the organizational structure of 7° élaborer le cadre organique RLRC; za RLRC; RLRC; 8° kwemeza raporo y’imirimo ya RLRC; 8° to adopte the report of the activities of 8° approuver le rapport d’activités du RLRC; RLRC; 9° gufata ibyemezo ku bindi bibazo byose byinjira mu murongo w’inshingano za RLRC. - 11 Verify source ↗
Abagize Inama y’Abakomiseri,
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Commissioners must have seven commissioners, including named officers, with at least 30% women, serving a renewable five-year term, and commissioners may not do other paid work.
Ingingo ya 11: Abagize Inama y’Abakomiseri, manda yabo n’ibitabangikanywa Article 11: Members of the Council of Commissioners, their term of office and incompatibilities Article Commissaires, leur mandat et incompatibilités 11: Membres du Conseil des Ingingo ya 11: Abagize Inama y’Abakomiseri, manda yabo n’ibitabangikanywa Inama y'Abakomiseri igizwe n'Abakomiseri barindwi (7) bakora ku buryo buhoraho mu gihe cya manda yabo, harimo Perezida, Visi Perezida n'Umunyamabanga. Ni Abanyarwanda kandi b’abanyamategeko bafite ubumenyi n’uburambe mu kazi mu byerekeye amategeko. Nibura mirongo itatu ku ijana (30%) muri bo bagomba kuba ari abagore. Abagize Inama y’Abakomiseri bagira manda y’imyaka itanu (5) ishobora kongerwa. Imirimo y’Abakomiseri ntibangikanwa n’undi murimo uwo ari wo wose uhemberwa. y’abagize Inama 9° to make decisions on any other matters relating to the mission of RLRC. 9° prendre des décisions sur toutes les autres questions relatives de la mission du RLRC. Article 11: Members of the Council of Commissioners, their term of office and incompatibilities The Council of Commissioners shall be composed of seven (7) Commissioners, including the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson and the Secretary, performing their duties on a permanent basis during their term of office. They shall be Rwandan relevant knowledge and professional experience in the legal field. At least thirty per cent (30%) of the Commissioners must be females. lawyers with Members of the Council of Commissioners shall have a renewable term of office of five (5) years. Commissioner’s activities shall be incompatible with any other remunerated activity. Article Commissaires, leur mandat et incompatibilités 11: Membres du Conseil des Le Conseil des Commissaires est composé de sept (7) Commissaires dont le Président, le Vice- Président et le Secrétaire et qui travaillent de façon permanente pendant le durée de leur mandat. Ils sont juristes rwandais ayant des connaissances et une expérience professionnelle dans le domaine du droit. Au moins trente pour cent (30%) d’entre eux doivent être de sexe féminin. Les membres du Conseil des Commissaires ont un mandat de cinq (5) ans renouvelable. Les membres du Conseil des Commissaires ne sont pas autorisés à exercer toute autre activité rémunérée. 79 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 - 12 Verify source ↗
Ishyirwaho ry’abagize Inama
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Council of Commissioners are appointed by a Presidential Order.
Ingingo ya 12: Ishyirwaho ry’abagize Inama y’Abakomiseri Article 12: Appointment of members of the Council of Commissioners Article 12: Conseil des Commissaires Nomination des membres du Ingingo ya 12: Ishyirwaho ry’abagize Inama y’Abakomiseri Article 12: Appointment of members of the Council of Commissioners Article 12: Nomination des membres du Conseil des Commissaires Abagize n’iteka rya Perezida. Inama y’Abakomiseri bashyirwaho Members of the Council of Commissioners shall be appointed by a Presidential Order. Les membres du Conseil des Commissaires sont nommés par arrêté présidentiel. - 13 Verify source ↗
Irahira ry’Abakomiseri
AI-assisted research summary: Commissioners must take the prescribed oath before the Supreme Court before starting their duties.
Ingingo ya 13: Irahira ry’Abakomiseri Article 13: Taking oath of Commissioners Article Commissaires 13: Prestation de serment des ya Ingingo bigenerwa Abakomiseri 14: Umushahara n’ibindi Ingingo ya 13: Irahira ry’Abakomiseri Article 13: Taking oath of Commissioners Article Commissaires 13: Prestation de serment des Mbere yo gutangira imirimo yabo, Abakomiseri barahirira imbere y’Urukiko rw’Ikirenga indahiro iteganywa n’ingingo ya 61 y’Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. Before assuming their duties, Commissioners shall, before the Supreme Court, take the oath prescribed by article 61 of the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda. dans d’entrer Avant les Commissaires prêtent le serment prévu par l’article 61 de la Constitution de la République du Rwanda devant la Cour Suprême. fonctions, leurs Ingingo ya bigenerwa Abakomiseri 14: Umushahara n’ibindi - 14 Verify source ↗
Salary and other benefits entitled
AI-assisted research summary: Commissioners are entitled to salary and other benefits, and the amount is set by Presidential Order.
Article 14: Salary and other benefits entitled to Commissioners Article 14: Salaires et autres bénéfices accordés aux Commissaires Article 14: Salary and other benefits entitled to Commissioners Article 14: Salaires et autres bénéfices accordés aux Commissaires Umushahara n’ibindi bigenerwa Abakomiseri bigenwa n’iteka rya Perezida. The salary and other benefits entitled to Commissioners shall be determined by a Presidential Order. Le salaire et autres bénéfices accordés aux Commissaires arrêté présidentiel. déterminés sont par - 15 Verify source ↗
Uko Umukomiseri ava ku
AI-assisted research summary: A Commissioner leaves office if one of the listed events happens, such as term expiry, written resignation, incapacity, certain convictions, repeated absences, reassignment, failure to perform duties, loss of appointment requirements, or death.
Ingingo ya 15: Uko Umukomiseri ava ku mwanya Article 15: Removal of a Commissioner Article 15: Perte de la qualité de Commissaire Ingingo ya 15: Uko Umukomiseri ava ku mwanya Ugize Inama y’Abakomiseri ava kuri uwo mwanya kubera imwe mu mpamvu zikurikira: Article 15: Removal of a Commissioner Article 15: Perte de la qualité de Commissaire A member of the Council of Commissioners shall leave office under one of the following circumstances: Un membre du Conseil des Commissaires perd la qualité de membre dans l’un des cas suivants: 1° manda ye irangiye; 1° expiration of the term of 1° expiration du mandat; office; 2° yeguye akoresheje inyandiko; 2° resignation in writing; 2° démission par notification écrite; 3° atagishoboye gukora imirimo ye kubera ubumuga bw'umubiri cyangwa bwo mu mutwe, byemejwe na muganga wemewe na Leta; 3° physical incapacity or mental ascertained by an authorized medical doctor; 3° incapacité physique ou mentale constatée par un médecin agréé; 80 4° akatiwe burundu kingana cyangwa atandatu (6) nta subikagihano; igihano cy’igifungo; amezi kirengeje Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 4° he/she is sentenced to a term equal to or exceeding six (6) months imprisonment without suspension of sentence; 4° condamnation définitive à une peine d’emprisonnement égale ou supérieure à six (6) mois sans sursis; 5° asibye inshuro inama za Komisiyo eshanu (5) zikurikirana mu mwaka umwe nta mpamvu zifite ishingiro; 5° failure to attend five (5) consecutive meetings of RLRC in one year without valid reasons; 5° cinq (5) absences consécutives dans une année aux réunions du RLRC sans raisons valables; 6° ahinduriwe imirimo; 7° atujuje inshingano ze byemejwe n’Inama y’Abakomiseri; 8° bigaragaye ko atacyujuje ibyashingiweho ashyirwa mu Nama y’Abakomiseri 9° ahamwe n’icyaha cy’ingengabitekerezo ya jenoside; 6° assignement to new duties; 7 ° failure to fulfill his/her responsibilities the Council of approved by as Commissioners; 8 ° when it is evident that he/she no longer fulfills the requirements considered at the time he/she was appointed as member of the Council of Commissioners; 9° he/she is convicted of the crime of genocide ideology; 6° changement de fonctions; 7° non-accomplissement de ses fonctions confirmé par le Conseil des Commissaires; 8° constat qu’il ne remplit plus les conditions à la base desquelles il avait été nommé au Conseil des Commissaires; 9° être reconnu d’idéologie du génocide; coupable du crime 10° yemeye kandi akirega icyaha cya 10° he/she pleads guilty and confesses to 10° aveu et plaidoyer de culpabilité pour jenoside; 11° apfuye. the crime of genocide; 11° death. crime de génocide. 11° décès. - 16 Verify source ↗
Isimburwa ry’umwe mu bagize
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Commissioners must notify the supervising Minister in writing when a member leaves office, and the replacement must be completed within 90 days.
Ingingo ya 16: Isimburwa ry’umwe mu bagize Inama y’Abakomiseri Article 16: Replacement of a member of the Council of Commissioners Article 16: Remplacement d’un membre du Conseil des Commissaires 68 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 Icyiciro cya 2: Biro ya Komisiyo n’inshingano zayo Section 2: Bureau of the Commission and its responsibilities Section 2: Bureau de la Commission et ses attributions Ingingo ya 16: Isimburwa ry’umwe mu bagize Inama y’Abakomiseri Article 16: Replacement of a member of the Council of Commissioners Article 16: Remplacement d’un membre du Conseil des Commissaires Inama y’Abakomiseri ni yo igaragariza mu nyandiko Minisitiri ureberera RLRC ko umwe mu bayigize atakiri mu mwanya we. Minisitiri abimenyesha uwo Mukomiseri agasimburwa mu gihe kitarenze (90). Ushyizweho iminsi mirongo cyenda arangiza igihe cya manda uwo asimbuye yari asigaje. rubishinzwe, urwego The Council of Commissioners shall, in a written notice, indicate to the Minister supervising RLRC that one of its members no longer occupies his/her post. The Minister shall inform the competent authority, and the Commissioner shall be replaced in a period not exceeding ninety (90) days. The appointee shall serve the remaining period of his/her predecessor. Le Conseil des Commissaires constate dans une note adressée au Ministre de tutelle du RLRC qu’un de ses membres a cessé ses fonctions. Le Ministre communique cette information à l’organe compétent, et le Commissaire est remplacé dans un délai ne dépassant pas quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours. Le nouveau Commissaire achève le mandat de celui qu’il remplace. 81 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 Icyiciro cya 2: Biro ya RLRC n’inshingano zayo Section 2: Bureau of RLRC and responsibilities its Section 2: Bureau du RLRC et ses attributions - 17 Verify source ↗
Abagize Biro ya Komisiyo
AI-assisted research summary: The Bureau of RLRC is composed of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary.
Ingingo ya 17: Abagize Biro ya Komisiyo Article 17: Composition of the Bureau of the Commission Article 17: Composition du Bureau de la Commission Ingingo ya 17 : Abagize Biro ya RLRC Article 17: Composition of the Bureau of RLRC Article 17: Composition du Bureau du RLRC Biro ya RLRC igizwe na Perezida, Visi Perezida n’Umunyamabanga. The Bureau of RLRC shall be composed of the the Chairperson, Secretary. the Vice Chairperson and Le Bureau du RLRC comprend le Président, le Vice-Président et le Secrétaire. - 18 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Biro ya
AI-assisted research summary: The Bureau of RLRC must lead RLRC activities, prepare Council of Commissioners meetings, implement the Council’s resolutions, and monitor relations with other institutions.
Ingingo ya 18: Inshingano za Biro ya Komisiyo Article 18: Responsibilities of the Bureau of the Commission Article 18: Attributions du Bureau de la Commission Ingingo ya 18: Inshingano za Biro ya RLRC Article 18: Responsibilities of the Bureau of RLRC Article 18: Attributions du Bureau du RLRC Inshingano za Biro ya RLRC ni izi zikurikira: The Bureau of RLRC shall have the following responsibilities: Les attributions du Bureau du RLRC sont les suivantes: 1° kuyobora imirimo ya RLRC; 1° to lead activities of RLRC; 1° diriger les travaux du RLRC; 2° gutegura inama z’Inama y’Abakomiseri; 2° to prepare meetings of the Council of 2° préparer les réunions du Conseil des Commissioners; Commissaires; 3° kubahiriza no gushyira mu bikorwa ibyemezo by’Inama y’Abakomiseri; 3° to comply the and implementation of the resolutions of the Council of Commissioners; ensure 3° veiller au respect et à la mise en application des résolutions du Conseil des Commissaires; 4° gukurikirana imikoranire ya RLRC 4° to monitor relations between RLRC other 4° faire le suivi des relations du RLRC avec n’izindi nzego. institutions. d’autres institutions. - 19 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Perezida wa
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of RLRC must carry out listed responsibilities, including chairing meetings, supervising activities, representing RLRC, speaking for it, sending reports, signing documents, and doing other assigned duties.
Ingingo ya 19: Inshingano za Perezida wa Komisiyo Article 19: Responsibilities of the Chairperson of the Commission Article 19: Attributions du Président de la Commission Ingingo ya 19: Inshingano za Perezida wa Komisiyo Article 19: Responsibilities of the Chairperson of RLRC Article 19: Attributions du Président du RLRC Perezida wa RLRC afite inshingano zikurikira: The Chairperson of RLRC shall have following responsibilities: the Le Président RLRC a les attributions suivantes: 82 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 1° gutumiza no kuyobora inama z’Inama y’Abakomiseri n’iza Biro; 1° to convene and chair meetings of the Council of the Commissioners and those of the Bureau; 1° convoquer et présider les réunions du Conseil des Commissaires et celles du Bureau; 2° kuyobora no guhuza ibikorwa bya RLRC; 2° to supervise and coordinate activities of 2° superviser et coordonner les activités du RLRC; RLRC; 3 ° guhagararira RLRC mu Gihugu no mu 3° to represent the Commission within the 3° représenter la Commission à l’intérieur et mahanga; country and abroad; à l’extérieur du pays; 4° kuba umuvugizi wa RLRC; 4° to be the spokesperson of RLRC; 4° servir de porte-parole à du RLRC; 5° gushyikiriza raporo za RLRC inzego 5° to transmit reports of RLRC to the 5° transmettre les rapports du RLRC aux zibigenewe; competent organs; organes concernés; 6° gushyira umukono ku nyandiko zose 6° to be a signatory to all documents and 6° signer tous les actes et toutes les n’amabaruwa bya RLRC; correspondences of RLRC; correspondances du RLRC; 7 ° gukora imirimo yose yasabwa n’Inama n’inshingano ijyanye y’Abakomiseri RLRC. 7° to perform any other duties related to the mission of RLRC as may be assigned by the Council of Commissioners. 7° exécuter toute autre tâche rentrant dans la mission du RLRC qui lui serait confiée par le Conseil des Commissaires. - 20 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Vice
AI-assisted research summary: The Vice Chairperson must assist the Chairperson, deputize when the Chairperson is absent, and do other duties related to the RLRC mission if assigned by the Council of Commissioners.
Article 20: Responsibilities of the Vice Chairperson of the Commission Article 20: Attributions du Vice -Président de la Commission Article 20: Responsibilities of the Vice Chairperson RLRC Article 20: Attributions du Vice -Président du RLRC Visi Perezida afite inshingano zikurikira: The Vice Chairperson shall have the following responsibilities: Le Vice-Président a les attributions suivantes: 1° kunganira Perezida no kumusimbura 1° to assist the Chairperson and deputize for 1° assister le Président dans ses fonctions et le igihe cyose adahari; him/her in case of absence; remplacer en cas d’absence; 2° gukora imirimo yose yasabwa n’Inama y’Abakomiseri ijyanye n’inshingano za RLRC. 2° to perform any other duty related to the mission of RLRC as may be assigned by the Council of Commissioners. 2° exécuter toute autre tâche rentrant dans la mission du RLRC qui lui serait confiée par le Conseil des Commissaires. 83 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 - 21 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Umunyamabanga
AI-assisted research summary: The Secretary of RLRC must carry out specified administrative duties for the Commission.
Ingingo ya 21: Inshingano z’Umunyamabanga wa Komisiyo Article 21: Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Commission Article 21: Attributions du Secrétaire de la Commission Icyiciro n’inshingano zayo cya 3: Inama Ngishwanama Section responsibilities 3: Advisory Council and its Section 3: Conseil Consultatif et ses attributions Ingingo ya 21: Inshingano z’Umunyamabanga wa RLRC Article 21: Responsibilities of the Secretary of RLRC Article 21: Attributions du Secrétaire du RLRC Umunyamabanga wa RLRC ashinzwe: The Secretary of RLRC shall: Le Secrétaire du RLRC est chargé de: 1° kuba Umwanditsi w’inama z’Inama 1° 1act as the rapporteur of the meetings 1° servir de rapporteur des réunions du y’Abakomiseri; of the Council of Commissioners; Conseil des Commissaires; 2° kubika inyandiko n’ibitabo bya RLRC; 2° be the custodian of the RLRC documents 2° tenir les archives et la documentation du and books of RLRC; RLRC; 3° gukora raporo z’ibikorwa bya Komisiyo; 3° prepare activity reports of the 3° élaborer les rapports d’activités du RLRC; Commission; 4° gukurikirana buri munsi by’umwihariko kunganira n’imirimo yo ibijyanye ibikorwa bya RLRC; 4 ° follow up daily matters r e l a t e d especially t o s u pp o r t ser vi c e s t o R L R C ; 4° assurer le suivi quotidien des activités en rapport avec les services d’appui à RLRC; 5° gushyira mu bikorwa indi nshingano yose yahabwa n’Inama y’Abakomiseri. 5° perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Council of Commissioners. 5° s’acquitter de toute autre tâche qui lui serait confiée par le Conseil des Commissaires. Icyiciro n’inshingano zayo cya 3: Inama Ngishwanama Section responsibilities 3: Advisory Council and its Section 3: Conseil Consultatif et ses attributions - 22 Verify source ↗
Abagize Inama Ngishwanama
AI-assisted research summary: The Advisory Council must include one member from each listed institution, include members of the RLRC Bureau, have at least 30% female members, and provide guidelines and advice to RLRC.
Ingingo ya 22: Abagize Inama Ngishwanama n’inshingano zabo Article 22: Members of Council and their responsibilities t h e Advisory Article 22: Membres du Conseil Consultatif et leurs attributions Ingingo ya 22: Abagize Inama Ngishwanama n’inshingano zabo Article 22: Members of Council and their responsibilities t h e Advisory Article 22: Membres du Conseil Consultatif et leurs attributions Inama Ngishwanama igizwe n’abantu bava mu nzego zikurikira buri n’umuntu umwe: rwego ruhagarariwe The Advisory Council shall be comprised of one member from each of the following institutions: Le Conseil Consultatif est composé de membres issus des institutions suivantes, dont chacune est représentée par une personne : 1° Buri Mutwe Amategeko; w’Inteko Ishinga 1° Each Chamber of the Parliament; 1° Chaque Chambre du Parlement; 2° Urukiko rw’Ikirenga; 2° the Supreme Court; 2° la Cour Suprême; 84 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 3° Minisiteri; 4° Ubushinjacyaha Bukuru; 3° the Ministry; 4° the National Authority; Public Prosecution 3° le Ministère; 4° l’Organe National Judiciaire; de Poursuite 5° Polisi y’u Rwanda; 6° Urwego rw’Umuvunyi; 7° Komisiyo y’Igihugu y’Ubureganzira bwa 5° the Rwanda National Police; 6° the Office of the Ombudsman; 7° the National Commission for Human 5° la Police Nationale du Rwanda; 6° l’Office de l’Ombudsman; 7° la Commission Nationale des Droits de la Muntu; Rights; Personne; 8° Urugaga rw’Abavoka; 9° Kaminuza n’Amashuri Makuru bya Leta byigisha amategeko; 8° the Bar Association; 9° public universities and institutions of higher learning having a faculty of law; 10° Kaminuza n’Amashuri Makuru byigenga byigisha amategeko; 10° private universities and institutions of higher learning having a faculty of law; 8° l’Ordre des Avocats; 9° les universités instituts publics et d’enseignement supérieur ayant une faculté de droit; 10° les universités d’enseignement faculté de droit; privés supérieur ayant une instituts et 11° Urugaga rw’Abikorera; 12° Imiryango itari iya Leta. 11° the Private Sector Federation; 12° non-governmental organizations. 11° la Fédération du Secteur Privé; 12° les organisations non gouvernementales. Abagize Biro ya RLRC bari mu bagize Inama Ngishwanama. Members of the Bureau of RLRC shall be members of the Advisory Council. Les Membres du Bureau du RLRC sont membres du Conseil Consultatif. Nibura mirongo itatu (30) ku ijana by’abagize Inama Ngishwanama bagomba kuba ari abagore. At least thirty percent (30%) of the members of the Advisory Council shall be females. Au moins trente pour cent (30%) des membres du Conseil Consultatif sont de sexe féminin. Inama Ngishwanama gutanga umurongo ngenderwaho wa RLRC no kuyigira inama. ishinzwe The Advisory Council shall be responsible for providing guidelines for RLRC and advising it. Le Conseil Consultatif est chargé de définir les lignes directrices du RLRC et de lui donner des conseils. - 23 Verify source ↗
Ishyirwaho ry’abagize Inama
AI-assisted research summary: Advisory Council members are appointed by Presidential Order, serve renewable seven-year terms, and do not receive remuneration.
Ingingo ya 23: Ishyirwaho ry’abagize Inama Ngishwanama na manda yabo Article 23: Appointment of members of the Advisory Council and their term of office Article 23: Nomination des membres du Conseil Consultatif et leur mandate UMUTWE WA V: IMIKORERE Y’INZEGO ZA KOMISIYO CHAPTER V: FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS OF THE COMMISSION CHAPITRE V: FONCTIONNEMENT DES ORGANES DE LA COMMISSION Icyiciro cya mbere: y’Abakomiseri Imikorere y’Inama Section One: Functioning of the Council of Commissioners Section première: Fonctionnement du Conseil des Commissaires Ingingo ya 23: Ishyirwaho ry’abagize Inama Ngishwanama na manda yabo Article 23: Appointment of members of the Advisory Council and their term of office Article 23: Nomination des membres du Conseil Consultatif et leur mandat Abagize n’Iteka rya Perezida. Inama Ngishwanama bashyirwaho Members of the Advisory Council shall be appointed by a Presidential Order. Les membres du Conseil Consultatif sont nommés par arrêté présidentiel. Kuba umwe mu bagize Inama Ngishwanama ntibihemberwa. Members of the Advisory Council shall not be entitled to any remuneration. La fonction de membre du Conseil Consultatif ne donne pas lieu à aucune rémunération. 85 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 Abagize Inama Ngishwanama bagira manda y’imyaka irindwi (7) ishobora kongerwa. Members of the Advisory Council shall be appointed for a renewable term of seven (7) years. Les membres du Conseil Consultatif sont nommés pour un mandat de sept (7) ans renouvelable. Usimbuye umwe mu bagize Inama Ngishwanama arangiza igihe cya manda cy’uwo asimbuye yari asigaje. The replacing member of the Advisory Council shall complete the remaining term of office of the person he/she is replacing Le remplaçant d'un membre du Conseil consultatif termine la durée restante du mandat de celui qu’il a remplacé. UMUTWE WA V: IMIKORERE Y’INZEGO ZARLRC CHAPTER V: FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS OF RLRC CHAPITRE V: FONCTIONNEMENT DES ORGANES DU RLRC Icyiciro cya mbere: y’Abakomiseri Imikorere y’Inama Section One: Functioning of the Council of Commissioners Section première: Fonctionnement du Conseil des Commissaires - 24 Verify source ↗
Inama z’Inama y’Abakomiseri
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Commissioners meets when needed if at least four members are present, and its agenda papers must be sent to members at least two working days in advance unless the meeting is urgent.
Ingingo ya 24: Inama z’Inama y’Abakomiseri Article 24: Meetings of the Council of the Commissioners Article Commissaires 24: Réunions du Conseil des 69 Ingingo n’inyandikomvugo ya 25: Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 Ifatwa ry’ibyemezo Ingingo ya 24: Inama z’Inama y’Abakomiseri Article 24: Meetings of the Council of the Commissioners Article Commissaires 24: Réunions du Conseil des Inama y’Inama y’Abakomiseri iterana igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa hari nibura bane (4) mu bayigize. Itumizwa kandi ikayoborwa na Perezida cyangwa Visi Perezida igihe Perezida adahari, babyibwirije cyangwa bisabwe mu nyandiko nibura na batatu (3) mu bayigize. The meeting of the Council of Commissioners shall meet whenever deemed necessary in presence of at least four (4) members. It shall be convened and presided over by the Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson at their own initiative or upon request in writing, by at least three (3) members. La réunion du Conseil des Commissaires se tient chaque fois que de besoin en présence d’au moins quatre (4) de ses membres. Elle est convoquée et présidée par le Président ou le Vice-Président en cas d’absence du Président, de leur propre initiative ou à la demande écrite d’au moins trois (3) de ses membres. Inama y’Abakomiseri isuzuma ingingo ziri ku murongo w’ibyigwa zongerwaho, bisabwe na Perezida cyangwa na batatu (3) mu bayigize. n'izindi The Council of Commissioners shall e x a m i n e items on the agenda and any other additional ones upon request by the Chairperson or by three (3) members. Le Conseil des Commissaires examine les points inscrits à l’ordre du jour et les divers proposés par le Président ou par trois (3) de ses membres. Inama y’Abakomiseri ishobora gutumira mu nama zayo umuntu wese ufite ubuhanga bwihariye kugira ngo ayungure ibitekerezo. The Council of Commissioners may invite to its meetings any person with special expertise to advise the Council. Le Conseil des Commissaires peut inviter à ses toute personne ayant une expertise réunions particulière pour avis. 86 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 Uwatumiwe ntiyemerewe gutora, akurikirana gusa zerekeranye n’ibyo yasabwe ingingo gutangaho ibitekerezo. The invitee is not allowed to vote. He/she shall only take part in discussions on the items which he /she was requested to advise on. La personne invitée n’a pas de voix délibérative. Elle participe uniquement aux débats concernant les points sur lesquels elle est consultée. Ibiri ku murongo w’ibyigwa n’izindi nyandiko zose zigomba kuganirwaho zohererezwa buri wese mu bagize Inama y’Abakomiseri hasigaye nibura iminsi ibiri (2) y’akazi ngo inama iterane, keretse iyo inama itumijwe ku buryo bwihutirwa. The agenda and any other documents to be discussed shall be transmitted to each member of the Council of Commissioners at least two (2) working days before the meeting, unless the meeting is convened in urgent circumstances. L’ordre du jour ainsi que tous les autres documents de travail sont envoyés à chaque membre du Conseil des Commissaires au moins deux (2) jours ouvrables avant la tenue de la réunion, sauf en cas de convocation urgente de la réunion. Iyo Perezida na Visi Perezida badahari umukuru mu myaka atumiza inama y’Inama y’Abakomiseri ikitoramo uyiyobora. In case of absence of the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson, the elder Commissioner shall the Council of convene C o m m i s s i o n e r s a n d Commissioners shall elect among themselves the chair. the meeting of En cas d’absence du Président et du Vice- Président, le doyen d’âge convoque la réunion du Conseil des Commissaires qui élit en son sein le Président de la séance. Iyo umunyamabanga wa Komisiyo adahari asimburwa bw’inama n’Umukomiseri muto mu myaka. bwanditsi ku In case of absence of the Commission Secretary of RLRC, the youngest Commissioner shall act as the rapporteur. En cas d’absence du Secrétaire du RLRC, il est remplacé dans ses fonctions de rapporteur par le Commissaire le moins âgé Ingingo n’inyandikomvugo ya 25: Ifatwa ry’ibyemezo - 25 Verify source ↗
Decision making and
AI-assisted research summary: Council of Commissioners members each have one vote; decisions are made by consensus or, if that fails, by absolute majority of members present. Meeting minutes are adopted at the next meeting and signed by the chair and rapporteur.
Article 25: Decision making and minutes Article 25 : Prise de décision et procès-verbal Article 25: Decision making and minutes Article 25 : Prise de décision et procès-verbal rimwe gusa. Buri wese mu bagize Inama y’Abakomiseri afite Ibyemezo bifatwa ku ijwi bwumvikane busesuye, byaba bidashobotse, bigafatwa ku bwiganze burunduye bw’amajwi y’abari mu nama. Every member of the Council of Commissioners shall have only one vote. Decisions shall be taken on consensus and if not possible, they shall be taken through an absolute majority vote of the members present. Chaque membre du Conseil des Commissaires dispose d’une seule voix. Les résolutions sont prises par consensus et dans le cas contraire, elles sont prises à la majorité absolue des membres présents à la réunion. Inyandikomvugo y’inama y’Inama y’Abakomiseri yemezwa mu nama igashyirwaho umukono n’uwayiyoboye n’umwanditsi wayo. ikurikira Minutes of the meeting of the Council of Commissioners shall be adopted in the next meeting and signed by the one who chaired it and its rapporteur. Le procès-verbal de la réunion du Conseil des Commissaires est approuvé lors de la séance suivante et signé conjointement par celui qui l’a dirigée et son rapporteur. 87 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 - 26 Verify source ↗
Isuzuma rya raporo
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC must prepare and send a quarterly activity report to the Minister, and the Council of Commissioners must consider and approve the previous year’s activity and financial reports in the first quarter of the financial year.
Ingingo ya 26: Isuzuma rya raporo Article 26: Consideration of reports Article 26: Examen des rapports Icyiciro cya 2: Imikorere ya Biro ya RLRC Section 2: Functioning of the Bureau of RLRC Section 2 : Fonctionnement du Bureau de RLRC Ingingo ya 26: Isuzuma rya raporo Article 26: Consideration of reports Article 26: Examen des rapports gihembwe Mu bigomba kwigwa n’imwe mu nama z’Inama y’Abakomiseri mu cya mbere cy’umwaka w’ingengo y’imari, harimo kwemeza raporo y’ibikorwa n’iy’imikoreshereze y’umutungo mu mwaka urangiye. Izo raporo zishyikirizwa Minisitiri zikimara kwemezwa. Items to be examined by one of the meetings of the Council of Commissioners in the first include quarter of approval of the activity and financial reports of the previous year. The said reports shall be submitted to the Minister after their adoption. the financial year shall A l’ordre du jour de l’une des réunions du Conseil des Commissaires du premier trimestre de l’exercice budgétaire figurent l’approbation des rapports d’activités et financier pour l’exercice précédent. Ces rapports sont transmis au Ministre immédiatement après leur approbation. Buri gihembwe kandi RLRC itegura raporo y’ibikorwa kopi yayo igashyikirizwa Minisitiri. Every quarter, RLRC shall also prepare its activity report and a copy shall be submitted to the Minister. Chaque trimestre, RLRC élabore également son rapport d’activités et une copie est transmise au Ministre. Icyiciro cya 2: Imikorere ya Biro ya RLRC Section 2: Functioning of the Bureau of the RLRC Section 2: Fonctionnement du Bureau de RLRC - 27 Verify source ↗
Inama za Biro ya RLRC
AI-assisted research summary: The Bureau of RLRC must meet whenever necessary, and the Chairperson of RLRC must convene and chair the meeting.
Ingingo ya 27: Inama za Biro ya RLRC Article 27: Meetings of the Bureau of RLRC Article 27: Réunions du Bureau de RLRC Icyiciro cya Ngishwanama 3: Imikorere y’Inama Section 3 : Functioning of Council the Advisory Section Consultatif 3: Fonctionnement du Conseil Ingingo ya 27: Inama za Biro ya Komisiyo Article 27: Meetings of the Bureau of RLRC Article 27: Réunions du Bureau de RLRC Biro ya RLRC igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa. Inama itumirwa kandi ikayoborwa na Perezida wa RLRC. iterana The Bureau of RLRC shall meet whenever deemed necessary. The meeting shall be convened and chaired by the Chairperson of RLRC. Le Bureau de RLRC se réunit chaque fois que de besoin. La réunion est convoquée et présidée par le Président de RLRC. Icyiciro cya Ngishwanama 3: Imikorere y’Inama Section 3 : Functioning of Council the Advisory Section Consultatif 3: Fonctionnement du Conseil - 28 Verify source ↗
Inama z’Inama Ngishwanama
AI-assisted research summary: The Advisory Council must meet twice a year and whenever needed. The Minister convenes and chairs the meetings, and the Chairperson of RLRC serves as rapporteur.
Ingingo ya 28: Inama z’Inama Ngishwanama Article 28: Meetings of the Advisory Council Article 28: Réunions du Conseil Consultatif Ingingo ya 28: Inama z’Inama Ngishwanama Article 28: Meetings of the Advisory Council Article 28: Réunions du Conseil Consultatif iterana kabiri (2) mu Inama Ngishwanama mwaka n’igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa. Itumizwa kandi ikayoborwa na Minisitiri, Perezida wa RLRC akayibera umwanditsi. The Advisory Council shall meet twice (2) a year and whenever deemed necessary. Meeting shall be convened and chaired by the Minister. The Chairperson of RLRC shall act as its rapporteur. Le Conseil Consultatif se réunit deux (2) fois par an et chaque fois que de besoin. Il est convoqué et présidé par le Ministre. Le Président de RLRC en est le rapporteur. Inama Ngishwanama ishobora gutumira mu nama zayo umuntu wese ufite ubuhanga bwihariye The Advisory Council may its meetings any person who has special expertise invite to Le Conseil Consultatif peut inviter à ses réunions, pour avis technique, toute personne ayant une 88 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 kugira ngo ayungure ibitekerezo. for technical advice. expertise particulière. - 29 Verify source ↗
Amategeko ngengamikorere
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC must prepare draft internal rules and regulations and submit them to the Council of Commissioners for approval. RLRC may also use administrative directives to manage its internal affairs.
Ingingo ya 29: Amategeko ngengamikorere Article 29: Internal rules and regulations Article intérieur 29: Règlement d’ordre UMUTWE N’UMUTUNGO BYA KOMISIYO WA VI: ABAKOZI CHAPTER VI: STAFF AND PROPERTY OF THE COMMISSION CHAPITRE PERSONNEL VI: PATRIMOINE DE LA COMMISSION ET Icyiciro cya mbere: Abakozi ba Komisiyo Ingingo ya 29: Amategeko ngengamikorere Article 29: Internal rules and regulations Article intérieur 29: Règlement d’ordre itegura ikawushyikiriza umushinga w’amategeko Inama RLRC ngengamikorere yayo y’Abakomiseri kugira ngo iwemeze. amabwiriza Ishobora y’imiyoborere guteganya uburyo bw’imikemurire y’ibibazo byo mu kazi. ikoresheje kandi RLRC shall prepare the draft internal rules and regulations and submit it to the Council of Commissioners for approval. It may also, through administrative directives, institute mechanisms of managing its internal affairs. RLRC élabore le projet de règlement d’ordre intérieur et transmet au Conseil des le Commissaires pour approbation. Elle peut par instructions administratives, prévoir des mécanismes de gestion des affaires internes. VI: UMUTWE N’UMUTUNGO BYA RLRC WA ABAKOZI CHAPTER VI: STAFF AND PROPERTY OF RLRC CHAPITRE PATRIMOINE DU RLRC VI: PERSONNEL ET Icyiciro cya mbere: Abakozi ba RLRC Section One: Staff of the RLRC Section première: Personnel du RLRC - 30 Verify source ↗
Igenwa ry’inzego z’imirimo
AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Commissioners must prepare RLRC’s organizational structure, and it is approved by a Prime Minister’s Order when requested by the Minister.
Ingingo ya 30: Igenwa ry’inzego z’imirimo Staff Section One: Commission Article 30: organizational structure of the Section première: Personnel de la Commission Determination of the Article 30: Détermination de l’organigramme Ingingo ya 30: Iyemeza ry’inzego z’imirimo Article 30: Preparation of the organizational structure Article 30: Préparation de l’organigramme Inama y’Abakomiseri itegura urutonde rw’inzego z’imirimo za Komisiyo zikemezwa n’Iteka rya Minisitiri w’Intebe abisabwe na Minisitiri. The Council of Commissioners shall prepare the organizational structure of RLRC to be approved by a Prime Minister’s Order upon request by the Minister. des Conseil Commissaires prépare Le l’Organigramme du RLRC qui est approuvé par Arrêté du Premier Ministre sur demande du Ministre. - 31 Verify source ↗
Abakozi
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC must have technical and administrative staff, and its support staff handle day-to-day running.
Ingingo ya 31: Abakozi Article 31: Staff Article 31: Personnel Icyiciro cya 2: Umutungo wa Komisiyo Section 2: Property of the Commission Section 2: Patrimoine de la Commission Ingingo ya 31: Abakozi Article 31: Staff Article 31: Personnel RLRC ifite abakozi bagizwe n’abo mu rwego tekiniki n’abo mu rwego rw’ubuyobozi rwa bagengwa na sitati rusange igenga abakozi ba Leta n’inzego z’imirimo ya Leta. RLRC shall comprise both technical and administrative staff governed in accordance with the General Statute of Rwanda Public Service. RLRC dispose d’un personnel technique et d’un personnel administratif qui sont régis par le Statut général de la Fonction Publique Rwandaise. Abakozi ba RLRC bo mu rwego rwa tekiniki bagizwe n’abahanga mu mategeko. The technical staff of RLRC shall be comprised of experts in law. Le personnel technique du RLRC comprend les experts en droit. 89 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 Abakozi bo mu rwego rwo kunganira RLRC bashinzwe imigendekere y’akazi kayo ka buri munsi. The support staff of RLRC shall be in charge of its day to day running. Le personnel d’appui RLRC est chargé de la gestion journalière de la Commission. Icyiciro cya 2: Umutungo wa RLRC Section 2: Property of RLRC Section 2: Patrimoine du RLRC - 32 Verify source ↗
Umutungo n’inkomoko zawo
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC’s property consists of movable and immovable property, and it comes from listed funding and income sources.
Ingingo ya 32: Umutungo n’inkomoko zawo Article 32: Property and its sources Article 32 : Patrimoine et ses sources Ingingo ya 32: Umutungo n’inkomoko zawo Article 32: Property and its sources Article 32 : Patrimoine et ses sources n’ibintu Umutungo wa RLRC byimukanwa n’ibitimukanwa. Ukomoka kuri ibi bikurikira: ugizwe The property of RLRC shall be comprised of both movable and immovable property. It shall come from the following: Le patrimoine du RLRC comprend les biens meubles et immeubles. Il provient des sources suivantes: 1° ingengo y’imari igenerwa na Leta; 1° State budget allocations; 1° les dotations budgétaires de l’Etat; 2° inkunga zaba iza Leta cyangwa 2° grants from Government or stakeholders; 2° les subventions de l’Etat ou des iz’abafatanyabikorwa; 3° ibituruka ku mirimo RLRC ikora; 3° incomes RLRC; from services rendered by 3° les revenus des services prestés par RLRC; partenaires; 4° inyungu ku mutungo wayo; 4° income from its property; 4° les revenus de son patrimoine; 5° impano n’indagano; 5° donations and bequests; 5° les dons et legs; 6° ibyari umutungo wa Komisiyo y’Igihugu ry’Amategeko Ivugururwa n° Ishinzwe yashyizweho 01/2010/OL ryo kuwa 09/6/2010. n’Itegeko Ngenga 6° property that belonged to the National Law Reform Commission established by the Organic Law n° 01/2010/OL of 09/6/2010. 6° patrimoine qui appartenait la à Commission Nationale de Réforme Législative établie par la Loi Organique n° 01/2010/OL du 09/6/2010. - 33 Verify source ↗
Imicungire, imikoreshereze
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC must manage, use, and audit its property according to relevant legal provisions, and the Commission’s internal audit service must submit a quarterly report to the Council of Commissioners.
Ingingo ya 33: Imicungire, imikoreshereze n’igenzura by’umutungo Article 33: Management, use and audit of property Article 33: Gestion, utilisation et audit du patrimoine 70 Ingingo ya 33: Imicungire, imikoreshereze n’igenzura by’umutungo Article 33: Management, use and audit of the property Article 33: Gestion, utilisation et audit du patrimoine n’igenzura imikoreshereze Imicungire, by’umutungo wa RLRC bikorwa hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. The management, use and audit of the property of RLRC shall be conducted in accordance with relevant legal provisions. 90 La gestion, l’utilisation et l’audit du patrimoine du RLRC aux dispositions légales en la matière. conformément effectués sont Ubugenzuzi bushinzwe igenzura rya buri munsi ry’imikoreshereze y’umutungo wa Komisiyo buha Inama buri raporo y’Abakomiseri. gihembwe ya Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 The internal audit service of the Commission shall submit a quarterly report to the Council of Commissioners. Le service d’audit interne de la Commission transmet un rapport trimestriel au Conseil des Commissaires. - 34 Verify source ↗
Ingengo y’imari
AI-assisted research summary: RLRC’s budget must be approved and managed under the relevant legal provisions.
Ingingo ya 34: Ingengo y’imari Article 34: Budget Article 34: Budget Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 UMUTWE WA Z’INZIBACYUHO N’IZISOZA VI: INGINGO CHAPTER VII: MISCELLENEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE TRANSITOIRES ET FINALES VII: DISPOSITIONS Ingingo ya 34: Ingengo y’imari ya RLRC Article 34: Budget of RLRC Article 34: Budget du RLRC Ingengo y’imari ya RLRC yemezwa kandi igacungwa hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. The budget of RLRC shall be approved and managed in accordance with the relevant legal provisions. Le budget du RLRC est approuvé et géré conformément aux dispositions légales en la matière. UMUTWE WA Z’INZIBACYUHO N’IZISOZA VI: INGINGO CHAPTER VII: TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE TRANSITOIRES ET FINALES VII: DISPOSITIONS - 35 Verify source ↗
Ibyakozwe mbere y’uko iri
AI-assisted research summary: Acts and legal instruments made before this Law starts to apply remain valid if they were made or adopted under the name of the National Law Reform Commission established by Organic Law No. 01/2010/OL of 09/6/2010.
Ingingo ya 35: Ibyakozwe mbere y’uko iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa Article 35: Actions enforcement of this Law taken before the Article 35: Actions accomplies avant l’entrée en vigueur de la présente loi Ingingo ya 35: Ibyakozwe mbere y’uko iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa Article 35: Actions commencement of this Law taken before the Article 35: Actes accomplis avant l’entrée en vigueur de la présente loi Ibikorwa byemewe n’amategeko byakozwe n’inyandiko z’amategeko zemejwe ku izina rya Komisiyo Ivugururwa ry’Amategeko hashingiye ku Itegeko Ngenga n° 01/2010/OL ryo kuwa 09/6/2010 bigumana agaciro kabyo. y’Igihugu Ishinzwe legally Actions instruments taken and enacted under the name of National Law Reform Commission established by the Organic Law n° 01/2010/OL of 09/6/2010 shall remain valid. legal Les actes légalement accomplis et les instruments juridiques adoptés sous le nom de la Commission Nationale de Réforme Législative établie par la Loi Organique n° 01/2010/OL du 09/6/2010 reste valables. - 36 Verify source ↗
Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the law was drafted in English and considered and adopted in Kinyarwanda.
Ingingo ya 36: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa ry’iri tegeko Article 36: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 36: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Ingingo ya zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko 37: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo Ingingo ya 36: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko Article 36: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 36: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Iri tegeko ryateguwe mu rurimi rw’Icyongereza, rurimi risuzumwa rw’Ikinyarwanda. ritorwa mu kandi Ingingo 37: z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Ivanwaho ya ry’ingingo This law was drafted in English, considered and adopted in Kinyarwanda. La présente loi a été initiée en Anglais, elle a été examinée et adoptée en Kinyarwanda. - 37 Verify source ↗
Repealing provision
AI-assisted research summary: Prior legal provisions that conflict with this Law are repealed.
Article 37: Repealing provision Article 37: Disposition abrogatoire Article 37: Repealing provision Article 37: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo zose z’amategeko abanziriza iri tegeko All prior legal provisions inconsistent with this Toutes les dispositions légales antérieures 91 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 kandi zinyuranyije na ryo zivanyweho. Law are hereby repealed. contraires à la présente loi sont abrogées. - 38 Verify source ↗
Igihe iri tegeko ritangira
AI-assisted research summary: This law takes effect on the day it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 38: Igihe iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa Article 38: Commencement Article 38: Entrée en vigueur 71 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 44/2013 RYO KUWA ITEGEKO N° 16/06/2013 RISHYIRAHO KOMISIYO Y’U RWANDA IVUGURURWA RY’AMATEGEKO (RLRC) RIKANAGENA IMITERERE INSHINGANO, N’IMIKORERE BYAYO ISHINZWE N° 16/06/2013 44/2013 OF LAW ESTABLISHING THE RWANDA LAW (RLRC) AND REFORM COMMISSION DETERMINING MISSION, ITS ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING DE LOI N° 44/2013 DU 16/06/2013 PORTANT CREATION COMMISSION RWANDAISE DE REFORME DU DROIT (RLRC) ET DETERMINANT SA MISSION, SON SON FONCTIONNEMENT ORGANISATION LA ET TWEBWE, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République; ISHINGA AMATEGEKO INTEKO YEMEJE, NONE NATWE DUHAMIJE, DUTANGAJE ITEGEKO RITEYE RITYA KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RYANDIKWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, PROMULGATE THE FOLLOWING LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTE ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIEE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT: Umutwe w’Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo kuwa 11 Kamena 2013; The Chamber of Deputies, in its session of 11 June 2013; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 11 juin 2013; Umutwe wa Sena, mu nama yawo yo kuwa 10 Kamena 2013; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo kuwa 04 Kamena 2003 nk’uko ryavuguruwe kugeza ubu, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo ya 61, iya 62, iya 66, iya 67, iya 88, iya 89, iya 90, iya 92, iya 93, iya 94, iya 95, iya 108, iya 113, iya 176, iya 183, iya 201 n’iya 202; The Senate, in its session of 10 June 2013; Le Sénat, en sa séance du 10 juin 2013; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 04 June 2003 as amended to date especially in articles 61, 62, 66, 67, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 108, 113, 176, 183, 201 and 202; juin 2003 Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda du jour, 04 spécialement en ses articles 61, 62, 66, 67, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 108, 113, 176, 183, 201 et 202; telle que révisée à ce Ishingiye ku Masezerano ashyiraho Umuryango Pursuant to the Treaty for the establishment of Vu le Traité du 30/11/1999 instituant la 72 Official Gazette no Special of 16/06/2013 w’Ibihugu by’Afurika y’Iburasirazuba yo kuwa 30/11/1999 nk’uko yavuguruwe kugeza ubu kandi yemejwe n’Iteka rya Perezida n° 24/01 ryo kuwa 28/06/2007; the East African Community of 30/11/1999 as amended to date and as ratified by Presidential Order n° 24/01 of 28/06/2007; Communauté des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Est tel que modifié à ce jour et ratifié par Arrêté Présidentiel n° 24/01 du 28/06/2007; YEMEJE: ADOPTS: UMUTWE WA MBERE: RUSANGE INGINGO CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS ADOPTE: CHAPITRE GENERALES PREMIER: DISPOSITIONS Ingingo ya 38: Igihe iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa Article 38: Commencement Article 38: Entrée en vigueur tegeko Iri ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This law shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, kuwa 16/06/2013 Kigali, on 16/06/2013 Kigali, le 16/06/2013 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika (sé) KAGAME Paul President of the Republic (sé) KAGAME Paul Président de la République (sé) Dr HABUMUREMYI Pierre Damien Minisitiri w’Intebe (sé) Dr HABUMUREMYI Pierre Damien Prime Minister (sé) Dr HABUMUREMYI Pierre Damien Premier Ministre Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République: (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minisitiri w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minister of Justice/Attorney General (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux 92
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