Human Rights Act 1993

Human Rights Review Tribunal - Constitution of Tribunal

99A: Criteria and requirement for appointment of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson

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"Choosing a Chairperson or Deputy for the Tribunal: What to Consider"

When the Minister is choosing a person to be the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson of the Tribunal, they must think about what is said in section 101(2), as well as the person's experience in resolving disputes, their experience as a leader, and their ability to do the job. You need to have been a barrister or solicitor of the High Court for at least 5 years to be appointed as the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson of the Tribunal. The Minister must consider these things when making their decision.

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99AA: Deputy Chairpersons of Tribunal, or

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Part 4Human Rights Review Tribunal
Constitution of Tribunal

99ACriteria and requirement for appointment of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson

In recommending a person for appointment as the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson of the Tribunal, the Minister must have regard not only to the matters stated in section 101(2) but also to the person's—
experience in dispute resolution:
experience as a Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson and in other leadership roles:
ability to perform the functions of the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson of the Tribunal.

Every person appointed as the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson of the Tribunal must be a barrister or solicitor of the High Court of not less than 5 years' practice.

Notes

Section 99A: inserted, on 1 January 2002, by section 15 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96).
Section 99A heading: amended, on 14 November 2018, by section 82(1) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).
Section 99A(1): amended, on 14 November 2018, by section 82(2) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).
Section 99A(1)(b): amended, on 14 November 2018, by section 82(3) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).
Section 99A(1)(c): amended, on 14 November 2018, by section 82(4) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).
Section 99A(2): amended, on 14 November 2018, by section 82(5) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).