Introduction of the Statutory
Functions and Organization
The Special Administrative
Region of Macao was established on 20th December, 1999 and on the
same day it authorized the establishment of the Commission against Corruption
in accordance with Article no. 59 of the Basic Law. The
CCAC has substituted the High Commissioner against Corruption and Administrative
Illegality established on 15th March, 1992. At
that time, the CCAC adopted the respective existing laws.
According
to law no. 10/2000 of 14th August, the CCAC carries the following
major statutory duties: