Southern Sudan Centre for Census, Statistics and Evaluation Act, 2011.

This Act comprising 53 Articles divided into X Chapters aims to provide for the establishment and governance of an independent Centre for (i) the collection, compilation, analysis, and publication of statistical information on economic, social, demographic, environmental, and general activities and conditions of the people; (ii) evaluation of the social impact of public policies, projects and programs. The Centre's functions and duties include (i) conducting censuses and surveys; (ii) developing integrated social and economic statistics for Southern Sudan and its states; (iii) establishing statistical standards; (iv) coordinating data collection to avoid duplication; (v) collecting and disseminating statistics; (vi) collaborating with government institutions; (vii) maintaining an inventory of relevant statistics; (viii) assisting users in obtaining international statistics; (ix) serving as a contact point for international organizations; (x) collaborating on the National Population Census with the Central Bureau of Statistics in Southern Sudan. In carrying out its functions, the Center will follow these main guiding principles and values (i) impartially providing statistical data to local authorities and the public; (ii) making decisions based on professional ethics and scientific principles; (iii) ensuring transparent presentation of statistical information; (iv) protecting confidentiality; (v) adhering to public laws and regulations; (vi) promoting consistency and efficiency in statistical systems through coordination and international standards.
The Board of Directors holds the highest administrative and executive authority at the Centre, ensuring transparent decision-making free from political or industrial influences. Their responsibilities encompass establishing policies, setting priorities and performance targets, evaluating the Centre's performance, approving annual reports and accounts, overseeing the realization of the Centre's vision and goals, mobilizing resources, safeguarding independence, and approving the annual budget for government submission. There shall be established an Advisory Committee whose members shall consist of professionals, and representatives of academia, research institutions and technical groups with the following main functions (i) providing advice to the Centre on statistical methods, work plans, and performance; (ii) serving as a bridge between professionals, academia, and Centre staff; (iii) assessing the quality of statistical services; (iv) assisting in program implementation; (v) advising the Director on various statistical matters.