A PROCLAMATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEDERAL POLICE WHEREAS, it has become necessary to have a strong civil police institution which is loyal to the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and governed by laws enacted according to the Constitution; that has the adequate training and efficiency in the police profession, that serves and ensures peace and security of the public and honors human rights and freedoms; NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Articles 51(7), 55(7) and 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follow PART ONE
General Short Title This Proclamation may be cited as the "Federal Police Proclamation No. 207/2000". Definition In this proclamation "Minister" or "Ministry" means the Minister of Justice or the Ministry of Justice, respectively. PART TWO Establishment of the Federal Police Commission 3. Establishment 1/ The Federal Police Commission (hereinafter "the Commission") is hereby established as a federal organ having its own legal personality. 2/ Without prejudice to its legal and professional independence, the Commission shall be accountable to the Ministry. 4. Head Office of the Commission The Commission shall have its head office in Addis Ababa and, it may have branch offices in any other place, where necessary. Objective of the Commission The objective of the Commission is, by honoring the Constitution and other laws of the country and based on the participation of the public, to maintain the peaceful life and security of the people through prevention of crime. Powers and Duties of the Commission The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: 1/ to prevent any crime; 2/ to investigate crimes that fall under the jurisdiction of Federal Courts; 3/ to execute orders and decisions issued by courts that have judicial powers; 4/ to execute orders issued by the Federal Public Prosecutor concerning investigation of crimes; 5/ to safeguard the security of boarders, airports, railway lines and terminals, mining areas, and vital institutions of the Federal Government; 6/ to provide assistance in time of emergency and cooperate with concerned organs; 7/ to give protection to higher officials of the Federal Government and dignitaries of foreign countries; 8/ to render professional and technical advice and support to regional police institutions and, upon the requests of regions, to give assistance in the prevention and investigation of criminal cases; 9/ to issue certificate of no criminal record; 10/ to study causes of crimes and design the preventive methods thereto; 11/ to delegate the powers of investigation of federal offences to regional police Commissions as may be necessary; 12/ to collect, (conduct research and distribute) criminal information and statistical datai; and, create a nation-wide system for criminal data collection and processing; 13/ to delegate police powers to civil servants or other organs for the execution of certain activities as may be necessary; 14/ to carry out technical investigations and give testimony to federal and regional organs; 15/ to exchange information by establishing relationship with international police; 16/ to enter into contract; to own property, to sue and be sued in its own name. 7. Organization of the Commission The Commission shall have: 1/ Council of Commissioners (here in after called "the Council") 2/ a commissioner; 3/ Deputy Commissioners, 4/ Assistant Commissioners; 5/ other federal police men; and 6/ the necessary supporting staff. 8. Members of the Council Members of the Council Consists of: 1/ The Commissioner "Chair person" 2/ Deputy Commissioners "members" 3/ Assistant commissioners "members" 9. Powers and Duties of the Council of Commissioners The Council of Commissioners shall have the following powers and duties; 1/ to direct and coordinate the activities of the Commission; 2/ to present to the Ministry the appointment of the Deputy commissioners and Assistant Commissioners of the Commission for approval; 3/ to take the necessary measures to upgrade the capacity and efficiency of the Commission; 4/ to decide upon complaints investigated and presented before it pursuant to Article 11(3) (c) of this Proclamation; 5/ to evaluate the annual performance of the Commission and submit same to the Minister with its recommendation; 6/ to conduct inspection to ensure the effectiveness of the activities of the Federal Police; 7/ to prepare and submit to the Minister the budget of the Commission and follow-up its implementation upon approval; 8/ to prepare and submit to the Minister draft legislations necessary for the implementation of the Proclamation; 9/ to work for the establishment of a good working relations between the Commission and regional police Commissions; 10/ issue directives necessary for the implementation of this Proclamation and Regulations issued hereunder; and ensure the implementation of same. 10. Powers and Duties of the Minister The Minister shall have the following powers and duties; 1/ to direct and supervise the Commission; 2/ to appoint Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners of the Commission; 3/ to take the necessary measures to upgrade the capacity and efficiency of the Commission; 4/ to submit to the government the annual performance of the Commission with its recommendations; 5/ to carry out inspection to upgrade and ensure the efficiency of the federal police; 6/ to submit to the government the budget of the Commission and follow-up its implementation upon approval; 7/ to submit to the government draft legislations necessary for the implementation of the Proclamation. 11. The Commissioner 1/ The commissioner shall be appointed by the Prime Minister upon the recommendation of the Minister. 2/ The Commissioner shall have the powers and duties to coordinate and manage the activities of the Commission. 3/ Without prejudice to the generality of sub-Article (2) of this Article, the Commissioner shall; cause the implementation of the Regulations of the Federal Police; employ and administer the supporting staff other than those employed as federal police men, pursuant to the federal civil service laws; cause the investigation of complaints made against the federal police and submit same to the Council of Commissioners; and notify the decision of the Council to the complainant; prepare the annual work programme and budget of the Commission; implement same upon approval; make expenditures in accordance with the approved budget of the Commission; represent the Commission in all its dealings with third parties. 4/ The commissioner may delegate part of his powers and duties to Deputy Commissioners or Assistant Commissioners or other employees to the extent necessary for the efficiency of the Commission. 12. Budget The budget of the Commission shall be allocated by the Federal Government 13. Books of Accounts 1/ The Commission shall keep complete and accurate books of accounts. 2/ The Books of accounts and financial documents of the commission shall be audited annually by the Auditor General or by auditors designated by him. PART THREE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEDERAL POLICE
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