Section 2: Management of the Commission

(1) The management of the Commission shall vest in the following members, whose appointment shall be in line with the Federal Character provision of the Constitution-
(a) a Chairman who shall be the Chief Executive of the Commission;
(b) a retired Justice of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal;
(c) a retired Police Officer not below the rank of Commissioner of Police;
(d) one representative each of-
(i) women interest;
(ii) the Nigerian Press;
(iii) Non-Governmental human rights organisations in Nigeria
(iv) organized Private Sector;
(v) the Secretary to the Commission.
(2) The Chairman and other members of the Commission shall-
(a) be appointed by the President subject to the confirmation by the Senate;
(b) be persons of proven integrity and ability.
(3) The members of the Commission referred to in paragraph (d) of Subsection (1) of this section shall be part-time members.
(4) The supplementary provisions set out in the Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the proceedings of the Commission and the other matters contained therein.