Integrity Commission
IC
Summary
The Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago is constitutionally established under Section 136(6) of the Constitution (1976, as amended) and governed by the Integrity in Public Life Act Chap. 22:01 (as amended by Act No. 8 of 2014). Commissioners are appointed by the President acting on the advice of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition (bipartisan), for five-year terms. The Commission manages statutory declarations (asset disclosures) for all persons in public life, investigates integrity breaches and corruption, and has subpoena and compelled testimony powers. Criminal matters are referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Annual reports are tabled in Parliament.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Integrity in Public Life Act Chap. 22:01; Constitution s. 136(6)
- Citation
- Integrity in Public Life Act Chap. 22:01 (as amended by Act 8/2014); Const. s. 136(6)
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All persons in public life (parliamentarians, senior public servants, statutory body members); manages statutory declarations (asset disclosures); investigates integrity breaches and corruption; advises on ethics and integrity.