ACC autonomy is vested in DG – MOONO

By Ruth Chayinda

The Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC- has clarified that the autonomy of the Commission is not dependent on the appointment of the Board of Commissioners but is vested in the office of the Director General.

ACC Head – Corporate Communications TIMOTHY MOONO says despite the Board providing policy and strategic direction of the Commission, the functions of the Commission are under the Director-General’s office.

Mr. MOONO says the clarification follows the misunderstanding by some members of the public on the operations of the Commission due to the absence of the Board.

In a statement issued to ZNBC News, Mr. MOONO said that the Anti-Corruption Act Number three of 2012, does provide for the establishment of the Board of Commissioners under Part 1 of the Schedule as the Board is established as the governing body of the Commission.

He further said the Commission has continued to discharge its mandate professionally and with the tenacity it deserves.