Section 3, Cohesion Act, 2020

(1) The governing body of the Commission shall be a Board in which shall be vested, subject to this Act, the supervision of the Commission. (2) The Board shall consist of the following members including the Chairman and 8 other members of whom at least 3 shall be women- (a) Member representing the Eastern Region; (b) Member representing the Western Region; (c) Member representing the Northern Region; (d) Member representing the Southern Region; (e) Member representing the North-Western Region and (f) 3 members representing interest groups. (3) The Chairman and the other members of the Board shall in consultation with the Minister be appointed by the President from among persons with proven knowledge in peacebuilding and conflict management, subject to the approval of Parliament. Interpretation. Establishment of Commission. Board of No. 3 Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion Act, 2021 No. 3 Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion Act, 2021 (4) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Member of the Board unless he - (a) is a citizen of Sierra Leone; (b) is a person of high moral character and proven integrity; (c) has distinguished himself in his field of work and as a person who commands the respect of the public; and (d) has proven record of respect for and interest in peace and conflict, transitional justice and human rights. (5) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Member of the Board if he is - (a) a Member of Parliament; (b) a member of a Local Council; or (c) a member of, or actively involved in the affairs of, a political party.