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The Legal Department

Functions:

• Formulates plans and policies relative to the conduct of legal research, prosecution and litigation and settlement of cases.
  
  
• Supervises for the Commission the development of technical and evidentiary materials and documents required for the prosecution and litigation of cases
  
  
• Back staff for the Commission in the analysis of evidence and testimonies and the development of cases
  
  
• Represents the Commission and acts in its behalf in all legal proceedings, including the prosecution and litigation of cases deliberations and meetings whenever needed
  
  
• Executes for the Commission the decision and judgment of courts cases.
  
  
• Provides legal advice and opinion on questions of law or any complex issues affecting the commission
  
  
• Exercises top management supervision, coordination and monitoring of activities of the department
  
  
• Performs other functions as may be assigned by the Chairman and / or the Commission.