Section 6, The Political Parties Act, 2002

(1) The object for which the Commission is establishedis the registration and supervision of the conduct of political parties in accordance with the Constitution and this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), it shall be the function of the Commission– (a) to monitor the affairs or conduct of political parties so as to ensure their compliance with the Constitution, this Act and with the terms and conditions of their registration; (b) to monitor the accountability of political parties to their membership and to the electorate of Sierra Leone; v vi (c) to promote political pluralism and the spirit of constitutionalism among political parties; (d) when approached by the persons or parties concerned, to mediate any conflict or disputes between or among the leadership of any political party or between or among political parties; and (e) to do all such things as will contribute to the attainment of the object stated in subsection (1).