The extent to which the principles of governance are taken into the formations of the Integrity Commission in the Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Abstract

This research relates to the issue of the formation of the Integrity Commission and the extent to which it takes into account the principles of governance. This body is considered one of the modern oversight bodies in the Kurdistan Region ,that was created pursuant to the Kurdistan Region-Iraq Integrity Commission Law No. 3 of 2011. And It is one of the important topics worthy of study due to its scientific and practical importance. Its scientific importance represented in the absence of an independent academic study on the subject of our research in the Kurdistan Region ,which resulted in some individuals and even some members of the law and administration being ignorant of the importance of this system , as for its practical importance, it represents in the role of this body in preventing and combating corruption, where the Authority protects the public function from being trafficked, exploited or misused, and public money from being wasted.

In order to cover the research topic adequately, we followed the descriptive and analytical approach in presenting the topic, starting with the definition of governance and its principles, and the definition of the Integrity Commission and its legal basis , how it is formed and the conditions that must be met by candidates for authority positions, as well as its administrative formations, going through an analysis of these basics in accordance with the constitutional and legal texts related to them In order to give a clear picture of it, and evaluate the extent to which the basics of governance principles are taken into account, as the adoption of this system in the formation of the Integrity Commission guarantees the independence of the Commission, also It increases the efficiency and effectiveness of its role, with  Identifying weaknesses and defects in the relevant legal texts , and suggest appropriate treatment to correct it.We concluded this research by reaching a set of conclusions and presenting the most important recommendations with the aim of benefiting the concerned parties.​