Commissioner Sir Robin Auld

Appointed by Governor Richard Tauwhare MVO on 10 July 2008.

Terms of Reference

To inquire into whether there is information that corruption or other serious dishonesty in relation to past and present elected members of the House of Assembly (previously known as the Legislative Council) may have taken place in recent years. It is to report to the Governor within sixteen weeks its preliminary findings and recommendations concerning:

(a) instigating criminal investigations by the police or otherwise
(b) any indications of systemic weaknesses in legislation, regulation and administration
(c) any other matters relating thereto.

In relation to (a), the Commission is directed to refer such information and/or evidence it may obtain to the TCI prosecuting authorities.