Section 48.4 Canadian Human Rights Act
Section 48.4 Canadian Human Rights Act 1985 is about Status of members. It is under Canadian Human Rights Tribunal of Part III (Discriminatory Practices and General Provisions) of the Act.
Status of members
(1) The Chairperson and Vice-chairperson are to be appointed as full-time members of the Tribunal, and the other members are to be appointed as either full-time or part-time members.
Functions of Chairperson
(2) The Chairperson has supervision over and direction of the work of the Tribunal, including the allocation of work among the members and the management of the Tribunal’s internal affairs.
Functions of Vice-chairperson
(3) The Vice-chairperson shall assist the Chairperson and shall perform the functions of the Chairperson if the Chairperson is absent or unable to act or the office of Chairperson is vacant.
Acting Chairperson
(4) The Governor in Council may authorize a member of the Tribunal to perform the functions of the Chairperson on a temporary basis if the Chairperson and Vice-chairperson are absent or unable to act or if both of those offices are vacant.
See also:
– Section 48.3 Canadian Human Rights Act (Remedial and disciplinary measures)
– Section 48.2 Canadian Human Rights Act (Terms of office)