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(5) For the avoidance of doubt, it is declared that for the purposes of this Act an officer of the Commission shall have all the powers of a police officer of whatever rank as provided for under the Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593] and the Registration of Criminals and Undesirable Persons Act 1969 [Act 7], and such powers shall be in addition to the powers provided for under this Act and not in derogation thereof, but in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the provisions of this Act and those of the Criminal Procedure Code, the provisions of this Act shall prevail.

Duties of officers of the Commission

11. (1) It shall be the duty of the Chief Commissioner and the officers of the Commission to carry out their functions as specified in section 7.

(2) The Chief Commissioner shall make an annual report on the activities of the Commission to the Special Committee on Corruption.

Standing orders

12. The Chief Commissioner may issue administrative orders to be called “Standing Orders”, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, on the general control, training, duties and responsibilities of officers and junior officers of the Commission, and for such other matters as may be necessary or expedient for the good administration of the Commission or for the prevention of the abuse of power or neglect of duty, and generally for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Commission.

Part III
provisions on advisory board, special committee and complaints committee

Anti-Corruption Advisory Board

13. (1) The Commission shall be advised by an advisory board to be known as the Anti-Corruption Advisory Board.