16  Annual Report Statement of responsibility The Commission accepts responsibility for the preparation of the financial statements, statement of service performance and the judgements used herein. The Commission accepts responsibility for establishing and maintaining a system of internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of its financial reporting. In the opinion of the Commission the financial statements and statement of service performance for the year ended 30 June 2009 fairly reflect the financial position and operations of the Law Commission. Signed on behalf of the Commission. g  eoffrey Palmer President w arren y oung Deputy President