Section 5Part 2 — CONSTITUTION, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION FOR STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE
Functions of Commission
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The functions of the Commission, as prescribed in the Constitution, are —
to assist in the setting of the highest standards of integrity and competence in public life in order to ensure the prevention of corruption or conflicts of interest;
to monitor standards of ethical conduct in the Cayman Islands Parliament, the Cabinet, and on the part of public authorities and public officers;
to supervise the operation of the Register of Interests and to investigate breaches of established standards;
to review and establish procedures for awarding public contracts;
to review and establish procedures for appointing members to public authorities, and the terms of their appointment;
to recommend codes of conduct to prevent any Minister, public authority or public officer employing their power for any personal benefit or advantage, and to recommend legislation to provide appropriate sanctions;
to report to the Cayman Islands Parliament at regular intervals, and at least every six months; and
to exercise such other functions as may be prescribed by this or any other Law enacted by the Legislature.
In the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this Act and the Constitution, the Commission —
shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority;
may in cases where it considers it appropriate to do so, make use of any external advisors;
shall have the same powers as those of the Grand Court to summon witnesses, require the production of reports, documents, other relevant information; and
may do all such things as are necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions.
A report, statement, communication or document which the Commission makes in exercise of its functions or which a member makes in the performance of that member's duties shall not be used in legal proceedings if the Governor certifies in writing that such production is not in the public interest.