Section 48.2 Canadian Human Rights
Section 48.2 Canadian Human Rights Act 1985 is about Terms of office. It is under Canadian Human Rights Tribunal of Part III (Discriminatory Practices and General Provisions) of the Act.
Terms of office
(1) The Chairperson and Vice-chairperson are to be appointed to hold office during good behaviour for terms of not more than seven years, and the other members are to be appointed to hold office during good behaviour for terms of not more than five years, but the Chairperson may be removed from office by the Governor in Council for cause and the Vice-chairperson and the other members may be subject to remedial or disciplinary measures in accordance with section 48.3.
Acting after expiration of appointment
(2) A member whose appointment expires may, with the approval of the Chairperson, conclude any inquiry that the member has begun, and a person performing duties under this subsection is deemed to be a part-time member for the purposes of sections 48.3, 48.6, 50 and 52 to 58.
Reappointment
(3) The Chairperson, Vice-chairperson or any other member whose term has expired is eligible for reappointment in the same or any other capacity.
See also:
– Section 48.1 Canadian Human Rights Act (Establishment of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal)
– Section 48 Canadian Human Rights Act (Referral of a settlement to Commission)