Section 13 — Human Rights Act 1993: Further criteria for appointment of Race Relations Commissioner

13 Further criteria for appointment of Race Relations Commissioner In recommending a person for appointment as Race Relations Commissioner, the Minister must have regard not only to the criteria stated in section 11 but also to the person's— (a) understanding of current race relations in New Zealand, and of the origins and development of those relations: (b) appreciation of issues or trends in race relations arising in other countries or internationally, and of the relevance of those issues or trends for New Zealand: (c) ability to perform the functions stated in section 16 . Sections 5 to 13 were substituted, as from 1 January 2002, by section 5 Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96).