Section 3.2 — Specific Functions

In furtherance of its general function as set forth hereinabove, the Registry shall have the following specific functions:

a. To design, establish and/or acquire the technical infrastructure and control procedures that will serve as the platform for implementation of the NBIS;

b. To collect, organize, store, secure, and grant access to secure biometric data to be collected from individuals applying for national biometric identification cards; and other key documents such as Passport, Drivers license and Social Security cards.

c. To evaluate and determine, in keeping with due process of law, the adequacy of information provided by applicants for biometric identification cards;

d. To design, produce, and issue biometric cards, each with a unique identifying number to be called a Social Security Number, to be the primary government approved identity number (for registration of birth, death, passports, immigrant documents, bank accounts, Drivers License social security benefits, and other identification documents) supported by adequate and appropriate security features to address the challenge of possible fraudulent duplication;

e. To develop and adopt appropriate rules and procedures for the submission and evaluation of biometric data and other information as well as the storage and security of such data and information;

f. To advise and assist the Government of Liberia and its agencies in improving and strengthening the collection, storage, evaluation and security of information and documents collected to register births, issue passports, and other identification documents.

g. To engage and hire employees and other members of staff for the effective discharge of its functions, and in connection therewith to determine the compensation and other terms and conditions of employment for staff;

h. To solicit funding and technical assistance for the purpose of carrying on its functions;

i. To purchase all necessary equipment, services and supplies as appropriate for the execution of its responsibilities;

j. To ensure that the collection and release of data are in conformity with the Freedom of Information laws of Liberia and do not in any way infringe on the right to privacy guaranteed by the Constitution; and

k. To do all other things appropriate or necessary for the effective and efficient discharge of its functions.