(1) The Commission shall be inaugurated within two weeks of the appointment of its members and shall operate for a period not exceeding 12 months from the date of its first hearing except that, for good cause shown by the Commission, the President may by executive instrument extend the term of the Commission for a further period not exceeding six months.

(2) The Commission shall upon its inauguration undertake preparatory activities that it considers necessary for the public to become aware of its functions.