Published at Bahrain Official Gazette No. 3305 dated 16 March 2017 Article 2 The selection of members of the Council of Commissioners shall be based on the following considerations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To represent all spectrums of society without any discrimination on the basis of gender, origin, religion, creed or disability. Women are to be properly represented. Minorities to be represented. The inclusion among the above categories an appropriate number of specialists in the legal, human rights and other fields that fall at the core work of the NIHR. Conflict of interests are to be prevented, either directly or indirectly. Article 3 The Royal Court Minister shall carry out the necessary consultations for the nomination of the full-time and part-time members of the Council of Commissioners. Article 4 This Order shall come into effect as of the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette. Signed: Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of the Kingdom of Bahrain Issued at Riffa Palace On: 10 Jumada Alakhera 1438 H Corresponding to 9 March 2017 2