Sierra Leone: ACC:

DEPARTMENTS

Prevention Department
With reference to Section 5(2) a & b of the Anti-Corruption Act 2000, it is the mandate of the Prevention Department to take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in Government Ministries, Departments and other public bodies including instructing any person or authority on ways in which corrupt practices can be reduced or eliminated.
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Community Relations Department
The Anti-Corruption Act 2000 (as amended) gives the Community Relations Department the mandate to “educate the public against the evils of corruption; and enlist and foster public support in combating corruption”. The strategic objective of the Department is to “change attitudes” by educating the society away from corruption, soliciting public support in the fight against corruption and enhancing the public image of the ACC thereby promoting confidence in the ACC.
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Human Resource and Administration Department
The department provides support to the operational arm of the Commission, through the provision and maintenance of a well-motivated workforce as well as ensuring the efficient management of the Commission’s facilities. It is a consolidation of all central support services at the ACC, which in turn will provide for improved coordination of existing financial and administration resources and services.
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Directorate of Investigations & Prosecutions
The main function of the Anti-Corruption Commission as stated in section 5(1) is, “… to investigate instances of alleged or suspected corruption referred to it by any person or authority or which has come to its attention, whether by complaint or otherwise and to take such steps as may be necessary for the eradication or suppression of corrupt practices.” The Commission does so through the Investigations and Prosecutions Department which comprises both an Investigations Unit and a Prosecution Unit.
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