Chapter 9 institution

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A Chapter 9 institution is a constitutionally established independent body in South Africa mandated to support and strengthen the country’s constitutional democracy.

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Chapter 9 institution canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional body
independent institution
public institution in South Africa
accountability accountable to the National Assembly
characteristic independent from other branches of government
subject only to the Constitution and the law
constitutionalStatus constitutionally established
country South Africa
field electoral management
financial oversight
governance
human rights protection
media and broadcasting regulation
public accountability
governedBy Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 NERFINISHED
includes Auditor-General NERFINISHED
Commission for Gender Equality NERFINISHED
Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities NERFINISHED
Electoral Commission NERFINISHED
Independent Authority to Regulate Broadcasting NERFINISHED
Public Protector NERFINISHED
South African Human Rights Commission NERFINISHED
legalBasis Chapter 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 NERFINISHED
mandate strengthen constitutional democracy
support constitutional democracy
obligation must be impartial
must exercise powers without fear, favour or prejudice
protection organs of state must assist and protect Chapter 9 institutions
purpose to ensure the effectiveness of South Africa’s constitutional democracy
relatedConcept constitutional democracy in South Africa
rule of law
separation of powers
reportingObligation must report on their activities to the National Assembly
scope national

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