| (a) | has jurisdiction throughout the Republic; |
| (b) | is independent, and subject only to— |
| (ii) | any policy statement, directive or request issued to it by the Minister in terms of this Act; |
| (c) | must be impartial and perform its functions without fear, favour, or prejudice; and |
| (d) | must exercise the functions assigned to it in terms of this Act or any other law, or by the Minister, in— |
| (i) | the most cost-efficient and effective manner; and |
| (ii) | in accordance with the values and principles mentioned in section 195 of the Constitution. |
| (3) | Each organ of state must assist the Commission to maintain its independence and impartiality, and to exercise its authority and perform its functions effectively. |
| (4) | Except to the extent prescribed otherwise by or in terms of this Act, a certificate, notice, decision, determination or ruling issued or made with respect to any particular matter contemplated in this Act by — |
| (b) | a person designated by the Commissioner to perform a particular function of the Commission |
is the certificate, notice, decision, determination or ruling of the Commission with respect to that matter.
