Section 6, The Child Right Act, 2007

(1) The Commission shall consist of a Chairman who shallbe appointed by the President for his knowledge and experience in child rights matters, whether in the legal, health or educational aspects or otherwise, and twelve other members, as follows:- . Application of principle of best interests of Establishment Independence Composition No. Child Rights Act 2007No. Child Rights Act 20076 7 (a) a Paramount Chief, elected by the Council of chiefs; (b) one male parent and one female parent elected by a national parents’ body to be convened by the Minister for that purpose; (c) one male child or young person and one female child or young person representing young people and children, elected by a national children’s and youth forum to be convened by the Minister; (d) two representatives of the religious community elected by the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone; (e) a representative of UNICEF nominated by UNICEF; (f) a representative of the Bar Association of Sierra Leone; (g) the technical or professional head of the Ministry, representing that Ministry; (h) the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner referred to in section 13. (2) A temporary vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in accordance with subsection (1) for the unexpired term of the Chairman or member concerned.