Function of the council 199
(1)
The functions of the National Council for
Civic Education shall be –
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
to create and sustain within society an
awareness of the principles and
objectives of this Constitution as the
fundamental law of The Gambia.
To educate and encourage the public to
defend this Constitution against all
forms of abuse and violence;
To formulate, from time to time, for the
consideration the Government,
programmes at national and district
levels aimed at realising the objects of
this Constitution;
To formulate, implement and oversee
programmes aimed at inculcating in the
citizens of The Gambia awareness of
their civic and fundamental rights,
duties and responsibilities;
To educate the citizens of The Gambia
about international, regional and sub
regional matters relevant to The
Gambia, and
Such other functions as an Act of the
National Assembly may prescribe
(2)
(3)
An Act of the National Assembly may
provide for the establishment of
district branches of the Council.
In the exercise of its functions, the
Council shall be apolitical and, save
as may be provided by an Act of the
National Assembly, shall not be
subject to the direction or control of
any other person or authority.
CHAPTER XVIII
COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY
Commission of inquiry 200
(1)
The President may, whenever he or
she deems it advisable, issue a
Commission appointing one or more
Commissioners authorising such
Commissioners to inquire into-