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Human Rights Act 1993

Human Rights Commission - Complaints Division

12: Further criteria for appointment of Chief Commissioner

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"What the Minister considers when choosing a Chief Commissioner"

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When the Minister chooses a Chief Commissioner, they look at what is said in section 11. They also think about the person's ability to lead the Commission. You need to know if the person can promote respect for human rights. The Minister thinks about the person's ability to represent the Commission and work with others. The Minister considers the person's knowledge of New Zealand law and international law on human rights. They think about if the person knows about New Zealand's obligations under international human rights agreements. The Minister also looks at the person's understanding of human rights issues in other countries. The Minister checks if the person can do the tasks stated in section 15. They want to know if the person can do the job well. The Minister thinks about all these things when choosing a Chief Commissioner.

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Complaints Division

12Further criteria for appointment of Chief Commissioner

  1. In recommending a person for appointment as Chief Commissioner, the Minister must have regard not only to the criteria stated in section 11 but also to the person's—

  2. ability to provide leadership in relation to the performance of the functions of the Commission (for example, being an advocate for, and promoting, by education and publicity, respect for and observance of human rights):
    1. ability to represent the Commission, and to create and maintain effective relationships between it and other persons or bodies:
      1. knowledge of New Zealand law, the law of other countries, and international law, on human rights, and of New Zealand's obligations under international instruments on human rights:
        1. appreciation of issues or trends in human rights arising in other countries or internationally, and of the relevance of those issues or trends for New Zealand:
          1. ability to perform the functions stated in section 15.

            Notes
            • Section 12: substituted, on , by section 5 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96).