Part 1 s 14 Human Rights Act 1993 Version as at 1 July 2024 (a) understanding of the principles and practice of the priority area in ques‐ tion, including its origin and development in New Zealand: (b) appreciation of issues, trends, and developments, in other countries and internationally, affecting the priority area in question, and the relevance of those issues, trends, or developments for New Zealand: (c) ability to perform the functions stated in section 16. Section 13: replaced, on 15 June 2016, by section 10 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28). Further provisions on Commissioners and alternate Commissioners [Repealed] Heading: repealed, on 1 January 2002, by section 5 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96). 14 Further criteria for appointment of Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner [Repealed] Section 14: repealed, on 15 June 2016, by section 11 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28). Functions of Commissioners Heading: inserted, on 1 January 2002, by section 5 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96). 15 Functions of Chief Commissioner The Chief Commissioner has the following functions: 22 (a) to chair the Commission, and lead discussions of the Commission except when it is the function of a Commissioner to do so under section 16(1)(a): (b) to ensure that activities undertaken in the performance of the Commis‐ sion’s functions are consistent with the strategic direction and other determinations of the Commission under section 7: (c) to ensure that the Commission is effective and efficient in carrying out its functions: (d) to ensure that the Commission meets its obligations under the Crown Entities Act 2004, the Public Finance Act 1989, and the Public Service Act 2020: (e) to allocate spheres of responsibility (including responsibility for priority areas designated under section 8(1B)) among the Commissioners, and to determine the extent to which Commissioners engage in activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission’s functions (except for those stated in section 76), but in each case only after consultation with the Minister: