Chapter D: Administration and functioning of specialised bodies Principle 4 Composition The composition of specialised bodies taking the form of commissions and the like should reflect society at large and its diversity. Principle 5 Independence and accountability 1. Specialised bodies should be provided with sufficient funds to carry out their functions and responsibilities effectively, and the funding should be subject annually to the approval of parliament. 2. Specialised bodies should function without interference from the State and with all the guarantees necessary for their independence including the freedom to appoint their own staff, to manage their resources as they think fit and to express their views publicly. 4. The terms of reference of specialised bodies should set out clearly the provisions for the appointment of their members and should contain appropriate safeguards against arbitrary dismissal or the arbitrary non-renewal of an appointment where renewal would be the norm. Principle 6 Accessibility 1. Specialised bodies should be easily accessible to those whose rights they are intended to protect. PART IV 3. Specialised bodies should independently provide reports of their actions on the basis of clear and where possible measurable objectives for debate in parliament. 2. Specialised bodies should consider, where appropriate, setting up local offices in order to increase their accessibility and to improve the effectiveness of their education and training functions. Chapter E: Style of operation of specialised bodies Principle 7 1. Specialised bodies should operate in such a way as to maximise the quality of their research and advice and thereby their credibility both with national authorities and the communities whose rights they seek to preserve and enhance. 2. In setting up specialised bodies, member States should ensure that they have appropriate access to governments, are provided by governments with sufficient information to enable them to carry out their functions and are fully consulted on matters which concern them. 3. Specialised bodies should ensure that they operate in a way which is clearly politically independent. 83