Section 12, The National Commission for Social Action Act, 2001

(1) The Commission shall have power— (a) to seek funding from donors to finance its activities but shall, as far as possible, in the implementation of programmes ensure that its discussions with donors are coordinated with relevant ministries and other departments; and (b) subject to the approval of the Board, to develop and adopt an Operations Manual setting out the policies and procedures of the Commission and criteria for sub-project selection and information on such other procedural, management, financial and administrative arrangements as it considers necessary for the efficient performance of its functions. (2) Amendments may, with the approval of the Board, be made to the Operations Manual referred to in paragraph (b) of subsection (l) to take into account changing needs and circumstances of the Commission and any special requirements of donors or potential donors: Provided that every donor shall be consulted before any amendment to the Operations Manual is made and shall be given the opportunity or right to be heard in respect of any objection to the amendment. (3) Nothing in this Act shall affect any funding agreement signed between the Government and any donor and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act. [Margin: Organisation of Commission.]