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Human Rights Act 1993

Human Rights Commission - Functions of Commissioners

15: Functions of Chief Commissioner

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"The Chief Commissioner's jobs include leading the Commission and making sure it works well."

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The Chief Commissioner has several jobs. They chair the Commission and lead discussions. They make sure the Commission's activities align with its strategic direction. The Chief Commissioner ensures the Commission is effective and efficient. They also make sure the Commission meets its obligations under the Crown Entities Act 2004, the Public Finance Act 1989, and the Public Service Act 2020. The Chief Commissioner allocates responsibilities among Commissioners and determines their activities. They supervise the general manager on administrative matters and perform other functions given to them by this Act or other laws.

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Part 1Human Rights Commission
Functions of Commissioners

15Functions of Chief Commissioner

  1. The Chief Commissioner has the following functions:

  2. to chair the Commission, and lead discussions of the Commission except when it is the function of a Commissioner to do so under section 16(1)(a):
    1. to ensure that activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions are consistent with the strategic direction and other determinations of the Commission under section 7:
      1. to ensure that the Commission is effective and efficient in carrying out its functions:
        1. to ensure that the Commission meets its obligations under the Crown Entities Act 2004, the Public Finance Act 1989, and the Public Service Act 2020:
          1. to allocate spheres of responsibility (including responsibility for priority areas designated under section 8(1B)) among the Commissioners, and to determine the extent to which Commissioners engage in activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions (except for those stated in section 76), but in each case only after consultation with the Minister:
            1. to supervise and liaise with the general manager on matters of administration in relation to the Commission and on the activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions:
              1. any other functions, powers, or duties conferred or imposed on him or her by or under this Act or any other enactment.

                Notes
                • Section 15: replaced, on , by section 12 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28).
                • Section 15(d): amended, on , by section 135 of the Public Service Act 2020 (2020 No 40).