10. (1) The general functions of the Commission shall be—

(a) to select and recommend persons—

(i) to the Minister for appointment and nomination for appointment to judicial office, and

(ii) to the Minister for Foreign Affairs in so far as a nomination for election to the European Court of Human Rights and the International Criminal Court is concerned,

and

(b) for the purposes of paragraph (a), to adopt a statement of selection procedures and a statement of requisite knowledge, skills and attributes for inclusion in a judicial selection statement.

(2) The Commission shall be independent in the performance of its functions.

(3) The Commission shall have all such powers as are necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions.