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Secretariat and Corporate Governance (SCG)

The establishment of the Sub-Program is based on efficient and effective management of Plenary and Committees established to support the functioning of the Commission. The Sub-Program draws its mandate from the Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; King Code 1, 2 and 3 Recommendations on Good Corporate Governance; the DPSA document on Governance of the Boards of Public Entities, Enterprises and State Controlled Institutions.

The function is located operationally within the Office of the Chairperson of the Commission so as to advise on good practice, compliance and ethical risk matters. Administratively the programme reports to the Chief Executive Officer. It services Commissioners both individually and collectively to execute their duties and make decisions against the backdrop of sufficient information and guidance. Corporate governance ethos is entrenched in every decision making organ of the Commission, which enhances the integrity of processes and accountability in all spheres of operations. Added to the mandate of the Secretariat Unit is the management of Marketing and Communications functions. The function is responsible for the rigorous publicising of the Commission through a variety of media. Corporate image of the Commission is therefore dependent on the efficacy and resource allocation of the Unit.

The strategic plan document highlights the role of the programme which comprises of the secretariat, governance, communication, compliance and legal services. The creation of synergy amongst these functions will enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the programme

Plenary is the meeting of the body of members of the CRL Rights Commission, and it holds its meetings at least quarterly. For proper functioning, Plenary is also divided into Committees which also meet around the same time as Plenary – but before the sitting of Plenary - in order to prepare for the decision-making meetings at Plenary. The Plenary meetings are chaired by the Chairperson unless the role is delegated to the Deputy Chairperson or any other Commissioner.