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Human Rights Act 1993

Human Rights Commission - Criteria for appointment

11: Criteria for appointment

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"How to Choose the Right People for the Commissioner Job"

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When the Minister is choosing people to be Commissioners, you need to think about the skills they have. The Minister must consider whether the Commissioners have knowledge of different areas, such as human rights law, the Treaty of Waitangi, and the needs of different communities. The Minister also thinks about the skills they have, like being able to advocate for people or manage businesses. You should know that the Commissioners should have a range of skills and knowledge, including understanding of the law, economics, and social issues. The Minister considers whether they have experience in areas like public education, community affairs, or financial management. This helps the Minister choose the right people for the job. The Minister's choices are not limited by other laws, such as the Crown Entities Act 2004 or other sections of the Human Rights Act. This means the Minister can consider a wide range of factors when choosing Commissioners. You can find more information about the Crown Entities Act 2004 by looking at section 29 of that Act, or by reading about the Treaty of Waitangi.

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Part 1Human Rights Commission
Criteria for appointment

11Criteria for appointment

  1. In recommending persons for appointment as Commissioners or alternate Commissioners, the Minister must have regard to the need for Commissioners and alternate Commissioners appointed to have among them—

  2. knowledge of, or experience in,—
    1. different aspects of matters likely to come before the Commission:
      1. New Zealand law, or the law of another country, or international law, on human rights:
        1. the Treaty of Waitangi and rights of indigenous peoples:
          1. current economic, employment, or social issues:
            1. cultural issues and the needs and aspirations (including life experiences) of different communities of interest and population groups in New Zealand society:
            2. skills in, or experience in,—
              1. advocacy or public education:
                1. business, commerce, economics, industry, or financial or personnel management:
                  1. community affairs:
                    1. public administration, or the law relating to public administration.

                    2. Subsection (1) does not limit section 29 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.

                    3. Nothing in this section limits section 12 or section 13.

                    Compare
                    • 1977 No 49 s 7(3)
                    • 1985 No 23 s 3(1)
                    Notes
                    • Section 11: substituted, on , by section 5 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96).
                    • Section 11(1A): inserted, on , by section 200 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 (2004 No 115).
                    • Section 11(2): amended, on , by section 9 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28).
                    • Section 11(2): amended, on , by section 200 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 (2004 No 115).