Judicial Service Commission (Somalia)

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Judicial Service Commission
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TypeJudiciary
Jurisdiction Federal Government of Somalia
Headquarters Mogadishu, Somalia
2°04′00″N45°22′00″E / 2.06667°N 45.36667°E / 2.06667; 45.36667
Parent agencyMinistry of Justice

The Judicial Service Commission is an adjunct of the Ministry of Justice of the Federal Government of Somalia.

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Overview

Article 109A of the Provisional Constitution establishes the authority of a Judicial Service Commission consisting of nine members. In June 2014, the Federal Parliament of Somalia approved a new law formalizing the commission. [1]

In March 2015, the Office of the President issued a decree dissolving the extant Judicial Service Commission. [2] It recommended instead reformation of the Commission in accordance with Article 109 of the Provisional Constitution. [3]

In late March 2015, the Federal Government began formally reconstituting the Judicial Service Commission. According to the Presidential Adviser on Law Omar Mohamed Abdulle, the new commission is slated to consist of nine members per the constitution. These officials would in turn be chosen from among the extant governmental agencies, as they have the quorum necessary for decision-making and assembly. [4]

In May 2015, in accordance with Article 109A of the Provisional Constitution, the Federal Cabinet endorsed a new Judicial Service Commission. [5] The reconstituted committee will initially consist of seven members, with two officials pending approval. [6]

Composition

Positions

The positions within the Judicial Service Commission include: [7]

The Judicial Service Commission elects its chairperson from within its membership ranks. All members serve a term of five years and are eligible for one additional term after their initial term has ended. They are also subject to a disciplinary regulation enacted by the Judicial Service Commission. [7]

Members

As of May 2015, the members of the Judicial Service Commission include: [5]

Functions

Pursuant to the law, the Judicial Service Commission is empowered to appoint, discipline and transfer any Federal tier member of the judiciary. It may also determine the compensation, pensions and other work related issues of the judiciary. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Justice Minister welcomes the establishment of Judicial service commission act". Goobjoog. 1 July 2014. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "President hassan dissolves NJS Commission". Goobjoog. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "President of Somalia disbands judicial service commission". Somalicurrent. 14 March 2015. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Government to Form New Judicial Service Commission". Goobjoog. 21 March 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Somali Cabinet approves Judicial Service Commission unanimously". Goobjoog. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  6. ↑ "Somalia: Federal cabinet endorses three key commissions". Garowe Online. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
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