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StatuteHuman Rights Act 1993

Section 16 — Human Rights Act 1993: Functions of Race Relations Commissioner

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16 Functions of Race Relations Commissioner The Race Relations Commissioner has the following functions: (a) to lead discussions of the Commission in relation to matters of race relations: (b) to provide advice and leadership on matters of race relations arising in the course of activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions, both when engaging in those activities and otherwise when consulted: (c) to ensure, acting jointly with the Chief Commissioner, that activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions in matters of race relations are consistent with the strategic direction and other determinations of the Commission under section 7 : (d) to supervise and liaise with the General manager, acting jointly with the Chief Commissioner, on the activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions in matters of race relations: (e) any other functions, powers, or duties conferred or imposed on him or her by or under this Act or any other enactment. Compare: 1971 No 150 s 13; 1977 No 49 s 86 Sections 15 and 16 were substituted, as from 1 January 2002, by section 5 Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96).

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