Functions   Function of the Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission is mandated under the Anti Corruption Commission Act No. 42 of 1996 undeer section 9 to perform the following functions:- i.     Prevent and take necessary and effective measures for the prevention of corruption in public and private bodies; ii.    Receive and investigate complaints of alleged or suspected corrupt practices, and subject to the directions of the Director  of  Public Prosecutions,             prosecute those suspected of involvement in corrupt practices; iii.    Investigate any conduct of any public officer which in the opinion of the Commission may be connected with or conducive to corrupt practices; iv.    Disseminate information on the socio-economic effects of corrupt practices, and enlist and foster public support against corrupt practices; and, v.     Do such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the functions. In this regard, operations of the Commission have been structured into the following departments: a) Community Education The Commission conducts educational campaigns to the public or the community in various forms e.g. lectures, radio programmes, workshops, seminars. The ACC has the duty to mobilize and foster public support from civil society in the fight against corruption. It works closely with both government and private institutions. b) Prevention Study of systems and procedures with a view to seal loop holes. The ACC organizes Managerial Accountability Workshops through the Corruption Prevention Department. The workshops are targeted at both public and private institutions to establish standards and control for accountability. The Commission advises both government and private organizations to put in place control measures and strengthen anti-crime control systems with particular attention to corruption. c) Investigations The ACC receives complaints of alleged or suspected corrupt practices and carries out investigations. Those found with cases to answer under the ACC Act are taken to court for trial and the Commission is represented by the d) Prosecutions An investigation can lead to prosecution if there is sufficient evidence. It can lead to exonerating an accused if there is no evidence. The Commission can refer any case to any relevant agency that is deemed to have adequate authority to deal with cases that do not fall under the Commission’s jurisdiction.In a situation where evidence is not sufficient but the Commission believes that there is a loophole for corruption or an accused could have engaged in bad behaviour which cannot be proved to be corruption, an investigation can end up in a recommendation for administrative action.  Reject    Resist    Report    Corruption Now!!