Commission (excepting the unlawful discrimination dispute-resolution process as those set out in sections 76(1)(b) of the Human Rights Act 1993) as determined by the Chief Commissioner. The roles of the Race Relations Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner and Disability Rights Commissioner (effective June 2016) are designated under the Human Rights Act 1993. The table sets out the priority areas and spheres of responsibility for Commissioners designated by statute or designated by the Chief Commissioner for 2017-18. Commissioners Priority areas/spheres of responsibility 2017-18 David Rutherford* Chief Commissioner, human rights of children Paula Tesoriero, MNZM Acting Chief Commissioner (from 25 May 2018), Disability rights Dr Jackie Blue Equal employment opportunities, human rights of women, human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual and intersex (LGBTI) people Dame Susan Devoy* Race relations, human rights of non-Mäori, ethnic or religious minorities, including refugees and asylum seekers *Ceased term as Commissioner on 30 June 2018 with Paula Tesoriero taking responsibility for these areas The Chief Executive is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Commission and staff (except OHRP). The Director of Human Rights Proceedings provides legal representation to applicants whose complaints of unlawful discrimination have not been resolved through the Commission’s dispute-resolution process. The Director’s functions also include bringing proceedings under the Privacy Act 1993 in respect to interferences with privacy referred by the Privacy Commissioner. Claims of unlawful discrimination or interference with privacy are heard in the Human Rights Review Tribunal. The Director manages the staff of the OHRP. Goals and impacts 2017/18 The Commission seeks to influence and bring about positive change. This often involves long-term work and high levels of cooperation between communities and individuals. Our goal is to continue to work with government, civil society and international partners to protect and promote the human rights of everyone in New Zealand. Our Statement of Intent 2016/17 – 2019/20 outlines the outcomes and impacts that we want to achieve. Our outcomes are: • a peaceful and inclusive New Zealand society in which human dignity and human rights are respected • discrimination and barriers to inclusion are reduced through education and compliance with human rights standards. 14 Human Rights Commission