Section 314: Staff of Auditor-General
Constitution of Zimbabwe
An Act of Parliament must provide for the appointment of a board to employ persons to assist the Auditor-General in the exercise of his or her functions, and must also provide for—
(a) the qualifications of those persons;
(b) the conditions of service, conduct and discipline of those persons;
(c) the independence, impartiality and integrity of those persons; and
(d) the organisation, efficiency and well-being of the Auditor-General’s office.
PART 6
GENERAL
Insight on "Staff of Auditor-General"
This provision ensures the Auditor-General can function effectively by establishing a proper support structure. It emphasizes creating an independent, professional audit team through legislative safeguards for qualifications, work conditions, and institutional integrity. This demonstrates Zimbabwe's commitment to maintaining checks and balances in public financial management by ensuring the audit office remains well-resourced, competent, and free from undue influence.