The Committee noted that currently the appointment provisions in section 193 gives effect to section 181(2) which provides that the Chapter 9 Institutions are independent, subject only to the Constitution and the law, and "must be impartial, and must exercise their powers and perform their functions without fear, favour or prejudice". The Committee was also of the view that it was a matter of policy whether members are appointed by an external panel or independent committee similar to the Judicial Services Commission or in terms of section 193, provided that they are appointed in a manner consistent with section 181.