The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is the first modern form of democratic institution with the major functions to prevent and prohibit corruption within the public sector of the Maldives. The ACC was established on 16 October 2008. Prior to 2008, the function of corruption control was mandated to the Anti-Corruption Board (ACB)—a government agency established by Presidential decree on 21 April 1991.
ACC consists of five Commission Members, appointed by the President of the Maldives with approval of the Peoples Majilis. The President of the Commission is the primary head of the institution responsible for oversight and delegation of tasks to Commission Members, Secretary General and Staff. The Commission has recently reviewed its internal organizational structure during the first quarter of the year that divides the functions of the Commission into six key sections. Read More