Section 48: Who Can Be on the Land Commission in Uganda?
48.Membership of Commission
(1)The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and not less than four other members appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.
(2)A person shall not qualify for appointment as a member of the Commission unless the person—
(a)is of or above the age of twenty-one years;
(b)is of sound mind;
(c)is of high moral character and proven integrity;
(d)has not been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude; or
(e)has not been declared bankrupt.
(3)At least two of the members referred to in subsection (1) shall be persons with qualifications and experience in matters related to land.
(4)At least one of the members referred to in subsection (1) shall be a woman.
(5)A person holding office as a member of Parliament or a member of a local government council shall relinquish the office upon appointment as a member of the Commission in accordance with Article 238 of the Constitution.
Plain English Summary
A person appointed to the Land Commission must be at least 21 years old, of sound mind, of high moral character, not convicted of a serious crime, and...
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