OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA 1 " Year No . 6 ADDIS ABABA - 24th August , 1995 CONTENTS Proclamation No . 6 / 1995 Security , Immigration and Refugee Affairs Authority Establishment Proclamation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 60 . PROCLAMATION NO . 6 / 1995 A PROCLAMATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SECURITY , IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE AFFAIRS AUTHORITY WHEREAS , it has become necessary to establish the Security , Immigration and Refugee Affairs Author NOW , THEREFORE , in accordance with Article 55 ( 1 ) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia , it is hereby proclaimed as follows : 1 . Short Title This Proclamation may be cited as the " Security , Im migration and Refugee Affairs Authority Establishment Proclamation No . 6 / 1995 . ” 2 . Establishment 1 . The Security , Immigration and Refugee Affairs Authority ( hereinafter referred to as the “ Authority ) is hereby established as an autonomous public ins titution of the Federal Gogvernment . 2 . The Authority shall be accountable to the Prime [ Minister . 3 . Head Office The head office of the Authority shall be in Addis Ababa and it may establish branch offices elsewhere as may be necessary . Unit Price www . AfricanLawArchive . com * * * The African Law Archive * * * www . AfricanLawArchive . com 4 . Objective The objective of the Authority shall be to execute policies and laws on state and public security , immigration nationality and refugees . The Authority shall have the following powers and duties : 1 . to formulate policies and strategy concerning state and public security as well as immigration and refugee affairs ; 2 . to be responsible for internal and external state and public security activities ; 3 . in cooperation with the appropriate organs , to follow up and investigate any conspiracy against the Ethiopian independence and economy , notify the appropriate organ of same ; 4 . in cooperation with the appropriate organs , to provide for the registration and issuance of entry and exit permits to foreign nationals as well as premits to move within the Country ; 5 . in cooperation with the appropriate organs , to inves tigate and cause decisions to be taken on the cases of persons who apply for asylum and Ethiopian nationality ; 6 . to issue passports to nationals other than diplomatic passports ; issue travel documents ( visas ) to any person ; 7 . in cooperation with the appropriate organs and inter national organizations , to be responsible for matters relating to refugees ; 8 . to issue licences for the possession or use of arms , firearms and explosives ; prescribe conditions under which explosives may be sold ; issue permits to persons who deal with explosives and to persons who repair arms and firearms . 6 . Organization of the Authority The Authority shall have : 1 . a Head appointed by the Government ; and 2 . the necessary staff . 7 . Powers and Duties of the Head 1 . The Head shall be the chief executive of the Authority and , as such , shall direct and administer the activities of the Authority . 2 . Without limiting the generality stated in sub - Article ( 1 ) of this Article , the Head shall : a ) exercise the powers and duties of the Authority specified in Article 5 of this Proclamation ; b ) employ and administer employees of the Authority in accordance with the Federal civil service laws ; WWW . AfricanLawArchive . com * * * The African Law Archive * * * www . AfricanLawArchive . com c ) prepare the annual work programme and budget of the Authority and implement same upon approval ; d ) effect expenditure in accordance with the approved budget and work programme of the Authority ; e ) represent the Authority in all its dealings with third parties ; f ) submit reports on the activities of the Authority . 3 . The Head may delegate part of his powers and duties to the other officials and to employees of the Authority to the extent necessary for the efficiency of the Authority . 8 . Delegation The Authority may , where it finds it necessary for the performance of its activities , delegate its powers to federal or regional executive organs 9 . Budget The budget of the Authority shall be allocated by the Government . 10 . Books of Accounts 1 . The Authority shall keep complete and accurate books of accounts . 2 . The Commission ' s books of accounts and financial documents shall be audited annually by the Auditor General or by Auditors designated by him . 11 . Inapplicable Laws Any laws or directives that contravene this Proclamation or relate to matters provided for herein shall be inap plicable . 12 . Transfer of Rights and Obligations The rights and obligations of the former Ministry of Internal Affairs , related to matters specified under Article 5 of this Proclamation , are hereby transferred to the Authority . 13 . Effective Date This Proclamation shall enter into force as of the 24 " day of August , 1995 . Done at Addis Ababa , this 24 ' h day of August , 1995 . PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA www . AfricanLawArchive . com * * * The African Law Archive * * * www . AfricanLawArchive . com