Land Commission Act of 2008. Country/Territory Liberia Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the Land Commission Act. Subject Land & soil Keyword Land reform Institution Land commission Public land Policy/planning Land tenure Equity Cadastre/land registration Land valuation Survey/mapping Gender Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa Entry into force notes The Act shall take effect immediately upon the publication. Abstract This Act provides with respect to the administration, structure, operations, powers, responsibilities and (additional) functions of the National Land Commission established immediately upon passing of this Act. The Commission shall be independent from the Government and shall propose, advocate and coordinate land reform policies, legislation and programmes in Liberia. The reform of land legislation and policy shall be based upon principles of equitable and productive access to land resources, security of tenure, effective land administration and management and other principles set out by this Act. The Act defines in detail the functions and of the Commissions and assigns to it such powers as may be necessary to fulfil its mandate and carry out its functions. Full text English Website legislature.gov.lr