I would classify as independent the ability of the commission to perform its mandated function—subject always to requests from the minister or others to perform certain functions—without interference.
February 26th, 2013 / 11:35 a.m.
Interim Chair, Chair's Office, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission
I would classify as independent the ability of the commission to perform its mandated function—subject always to requests from the minister or others to perform certain functions—without interference.
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