Gertrude Lynn Hiwa, SC

1.
Worked with Deloitte and Touché on the contracts they had with the Privatisation Commission on assignments relating to Privatisation of Meru Livestock Centre, Bwemba Dairy Farm, Choma Poultry Centre and Mchenga Cattle Holding Ground,
1998.
2.
Worked on Sanitation and Waste: Legal Component for Environmental Affairs Department, 1998.
3.
Worked on Capacity Development for the Environment for Environmental Affairs Department, 2000.
4.
Worked with the Department of Animal Health and Industry: Reviewing and Drafting amendments to the Milk and Milk Products Legislation, 2001.
5.
Worked with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation on the handover of Lifuwu Irrigation Rice Scheme to Lifuwu Cooperative Society, 2002.
6.
Worked with the Human Rights Trust of Southern Africa on harmonization of anti−corruption Legislation in Southern Africa, 2002.
7.
Worked with Consumer Association of Malawi and the Ministry of Trade and Industry on the development of Consumer Protection Law, 2002−2003.
8.
Worked with COMESA on Research on Legislation on Medicines, Pharmaceutical Products, Public Health and Intellectual Property Legislation on Health in Malawi, 2003.
9.
Worked with the Decentralization Secretariat on Comprehensive Review of the National Decentralization Policy and Local Government Act, Cap. 22:01, 2003.
10.
Worked with the Secondary Centres Development Programme, developing Model By−Laws for Markets and Vending, 2003.
11.
Worked with the Department of Information Systems and Technology Management Services on drafting Information and Communications Technology Bills, 2003.
12.
Worked with the Ministry of Agriculture on Loan Agreements between Government and the Shire Valley Cane Growers Trust, November 2004.
13.
Worked with the Secondary Centres Development Programme, developing Model By−Laws on Transport and Traffic, October 2004.
14.
Worked with the Smallholder Flood Plains Development Programme on
Handover Agreements between Government and Water Users Associations of Irrigation Schemes, 2005.
15.
Worked with the Common Market for Southern and Eastern Africa (COMESA) in Trade in Services, 2005.
16.
Drafted over the years constitutions for several organizations, including:
(a)
model constitution for the National Youth Council for use of upcoming youth associations;
(b)
Constitution for Malawi Water Partnership;
(c)
Constitution for the Malawi Interfaith Aids Association
(d)
Constitution for Likondwa Women’s Ministry;
(e)
Constitution for Progressio (Malawi Country Office); (f) Constitution for Environmental Association of Malawi; and (g) Constitution for Institution for Environmental Professionals.
17.
Worked with Technical Entrepreneurial Vocational Education Training Authority on the Development of Technical Entrepreneurial Education and Training (Registration off Education and Training Institutions) Regulations, 2006.
18.
Worked on Water Resources Management Legislation for the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Development, 2007−2008.
19.
Worked on the Review of Fisheries Conservation Management Legislation, 2009.
20.
Worked with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on the Development of the Cotton Bill, 2007−2011.
21.
Worked with the National Local Government Finance Committee to Review the Draft Constitution (Amendment) Bill and the Draft National Local Government Finance Commission Bill, 2010.
22.
Worked with Water, Waste and Environment Consultants on the Development of a Policy and Review By−Laws on Solid Waste Management, for the Lilongwe City Council, 2012.
23.
Worked with the African Union on the Development of Model Law for the Protection of Culture Property, 2016−2018.

1.
Working as one of the law officers to the Government.
2.
Working as Senior Legal Advisor to Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
3.
Being the administrative head of the Ministry therefore the Controlling Officer of the Ministry.
4.
Being the advisor to the Minister on formulation of policy in relation to the Ministry.
5.
Planning programs and allocating responsibilities to the Divisional Heads.
6.
Controlling the resources and activities of the Ministry.
7.
Answerable to the Public Accounts Committee on audit queries.
8.
Monitoring implementation and performance of contract signed between the Ministry of Justice and Office of the President and Cabinet.
9.
Supervisor for the Chilungamo Programme − Governance Programme funded by the European Union.
10.
Supervisor for the Democratic Governance Sector.
11.
Served as an official on the Advisory Committee on the Granting of Pardons.
12.
Carrying out any other responsibilities as required.
13.
Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee of the Malawi Law Society.
Further, Mrs. Hiwa, by virtue of her office as Solicitor General and Secretary for Justice, she was ex−officio Board member for Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority, National Construction Council, Electricity Generating Company, Public Private Partnership Commission, Electricity Supply Company of Malawi, Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Copyright Society of Malawi, Malawi Accountancy Board, Greenbelt Initiatives Limited, Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi, Public Procurement Disposal Authority, NOCMA, Cotton Council, Water Resources Authority, Nuclear Energy Authority, Environmental Management Authority and FDH Bank.

1.
Exercising the duties of a Controlling Officer for the smooth operations of the Law Commission to achieve its mandate, including:
(a)
administering the Office of the Law Commission as provided for under sections 132−136 of the Constitution and supervising all members of staff;
(b)
ensuring efficient and prudent control of all Law Commission resources;
(c)
reviewing and making recommendations relating to repeal and amendment of Laws of Malawi where the laws do not confirm with the Constitution and applicable international law;
(d)
receiving and reviewing submissions from any person or body regarding the Laws of Malawi or the Constitution;
(e)
submitting findings and recommendations to the Minister for the time being responsible for Justice who publishes any such report and lays it before Parliament; and
(f)
carrying out any other duties that may emerge from time to time requiring the attention of the Law Commissioner.
2.
President for the Association of Law Reform Agencies for Eastern and Southern Africa (ALRAESA) until 7 August 2018.
3.
Vice President for the Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies (CALRAs).

Work Done:
1.
Drafting legislation for consideration by the National Assembly. Some of major Legislation drafted:
(a)
Electricity Act, 1997;
(b)
Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM) Act, 1997 (now repealed);
(c)
Various subsidiary legislation for different City and District Assemblies from 1996 to 2008;
(d)
Draft Environment Management (Waste and Hazardous Waste Management) Regulations, 1999;
(e)
Draft Public Health (Rural Areas) (Sanitation) Rules, 1999;
(f)
Non−Governmental Organization Act, 2001;
(g)
Consumer Protection Act, 2003;
(h)
Milk and Milk Products (Amendment) Bill, 2002;
(i)
Lotteries Act, 2003;
(j)
Insurance Bill, 2005;
(k)
National Registration Bill, 2005;
(l)
Police Bill, 2005;
(m)
Automotive Trades Registration and Fair Practices Bill, 2005;
(n)
(Draft) Mental Treatment Bill;
(o)
(Draft) Public Service Pensions Bill;
(p)
(Draft) Investment and Export Promotion Bill;
(q)
(Draft) Financial Services Bill
(r)
(Draft) Insurance Bill;
(s)
(Draft) Retirement Funds Bill;
(t)
(Draft) Reserve Bank of Malawi Bill;
(u)
(Draft) Banking Bill;
(v)
(Draft) Microfinance Bill;
(w)
(Draft) Financial Cooperatives Bill; and
(x)
(Draft) National Intelligence Bill.
2.
Drafting various subsidiary legislation for ministerial signature.
3.
Drafting and vetting legal documents, such as agreements, on behalf of the Government.
4.
Legal advisor to the Government Team at loan negotiations with cooperating partners, such as the World Bank, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund, for various projects, including:
(a)
Poverty Reduction Support Grant − World Bank;
(b)
Rural Livelihoods and Economic Enhancement Programme − the International Fund for Agricultural Development;
(c)
Malawi Health Sector Support Project − World Bank;
(d)
Multi−Sectoral HIV AIDS Project − World Bank;
(e)
Business Environment Strengthening Technical Assistance Project − World Bank;
(f)
Agricultural Development Programme and Support Project (ADP− SP) (with Mrs. Fiona Kalemba) − World Bank;
(g)
Nsanje-Bangula Road Project − OPEC Fund;
(h)
Zomba-Jali-Phalombe Road Project − OPEC Fund;
(i)
Drought Recovery Programme (with Mr. A.D. Kamanga) − World Bank;
(j)
National Index−Based Drought Risk Management Agreement − World Bank; and
(k)
International Development Association (Third Malawi Social Action Fund Project) (Phase II) − World Bank.
5.
Representing Government in civil litigation.
6.
Providing legal advice to Government Ministries and Departments.
7.
Being a Government Legal Advisor to Malawian Delegations attending various meetings, including summits and conferences, at regional and international levels.
8.
Served as a substantive Secretary to the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (1996−2004).
9.
Served as a Special Assistant on Legal Matters to the Secretary to the President and Cabinet (1996−2004).
10 Served as a Commissioner on the special Law Commission on the Review of Police Legislation.
11.
Served as a Commissioner on the special Law Commission on the Review of Land Related Legislation.
12.
Served as a Commissioner on the special Law Commission on Gender.
13.
Served as a Commissioner on the special Law Commission on the Review of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi.
14.
Ex−Officio Board Member for National Youth Council (1997−2004).
15.
Ex−Officio Board Member for Architects and Quantity Surveyors (2004− 2008).
16.
Ex−Officio Board Member for Non−Governmental Organizations (NGO) 2004−2008.
17.
Ex−Officio Board Member on the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (2004−2008).
18.
Ex−Officio Board Member on the National Construction Industry Council of Malawi (2004−2008).
19.
Member of the Technical Committee on the Environment.
20.
Member of the Appointments and Disciplinary Committee for the Ministry of Justice (1996−2008).
21.
Coordinator for State Party Reporting (2005−2008).
22.
Legal Advisor to the Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (2003− 2012).

Work Done:
1.
Servicing the Cabinet and designated Cabinet Committees in various ways, including preparation of documentation.
2.
Attending Cabinet meetings and the meetings of the designated Cabinet Committees and taking minutes thereat.
3.
Drafting Cabinet documents.
4.
Advising the Secretary to the President and Cabinet on legal matters.
5.
Carrying out general administrative work for the Cabinet Office

Work Done:
1.
Prosecution and providing legal advice in criminal matters.
2.
Representing Government in civil litigation.
3.
Providing general legal advisory work to Government Ministries and Departments.