(b) entertain claims, at its discretion, in respect of land, be they against the relevant government or other parties interested in the land. The parties to the arbitration shall be bound by the decision of the Commission on the basis of mutual consent and upon registration of the award in a court of law, (c) enforce the law applicable to the locality where the land is situated or such other law as the parties to the arbitration agree, including principles of equity, (d) accept references on request from the relevant government or in the process of resolving claims, make recommendations to the appropriate level of government concerning land reform policies and recognition of customary rights or customary land law, (e) assess appropriate land compensation including but not limited to monetary compensation, for applicants in the course of arbitration or in the course of a reference from a court, (f) advise different levels of government on how to co­ ordinate policies on national projects affecting land or land rights, (g) study and record land use practices in areas where natural resource development occurs, (h) conduct hearings and formulate its own rules of procedure, (2) The National Land Commission shall be independent and representative of all levels of government. (3) Membership, appointment, terms and conditions of service of the National Land Commission shall be regulated by law. The Chairperson of the National Land Commission shall be appointed by the President of the Republic with the consent of the First Vice President. (4) The National Land Commission shall be accountable to the Presidency which shall approve the budget of the Commission. Southern Sudan Land Commission 188 In accordance with this Constitution and without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the courts, there shall be established a Southern Sudan Land Commission which shall have the functions 77