Section 12 — Human Rights Act 1993: Further criteria for appointment of Chief Commissioner

12 Further criteria for appointment of Chief Commissioner 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— (a) 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): (b) ability to represent the Commission, and to create and maintain effective relationships between it and other persons or bodies: (c) 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: (d) 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: (e) ability to perform the functions stated in section 15 . 5 to 13 were substituted, as from 1 January 2002, by section 5 Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96).