The National Judicial Council shall be responsible for matters relating to the appointment, promotion, transfer, disciplinary control, and dismissal of judicial officers below the rank of Judge of the Court of Appeal, and for making recommendations on the improvement of the administration of justice.

The Council shall consist of:

(a) The Chief Justice (Chairperson);

(b) The President of the Court of Appeal;

(c) The Attorney-General;

(d) The Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission;

(e) One Judge of the Supreme Court elected by the Judges of the Supreme Court; and

(f) Two senior legal practitioners of at least twenty years' standing, appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.