8 Introduction assume part of the Commission’s role and contribute their expertise. The Commission also cooperates with national human rights organizations abroad to contribute to the international human rights effort, while taking part in international exchanges to learn from the experience of those that have a longer history of human rights management. 4. Organization Chairperson and commissioners The Commission comprises 11 commissioners, including the Chairperson, three standing commissioners, and seven non-standing commissioners. Four commissioners are elected by the National Assembly, four nominated by the President of Korea, and three nominated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and approved by the President of Korea. Each member is selected based on their professional knowledge and experience in human rights issues, and recognized ability to carry out the duty of protecting and promoting human rights in a fair and independent manner. The Commission may not be composed in a way that either gender represents more than six-tenths of the composition. The amended National Human Rights Commission Act (3 February 2016) offers a clear definition of the eligibility and election process of commissioners and grants the latter immunity for statements made in relation to their function. These changes were based on recommendation made by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), which the government and the National Assembly accepted. The Chairperson is selected among commissioners and appointed by the President of Korea following a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly. He or she represents the Commission and has oversight of the Commission’s overall operation. With respect to matters concerning the Commission, the chairperson may testify before the National Assembly or has the obligation to do so if so required by the National Assembly. He or she may also represent the Commission to speak at a Cabinet meeting or recommend the Prime Minister to submit a bill (including a draft presidential order) in relation to matters concerning the Commission. Under the National Finance Act, he or she is deemed as director of a central government agency when executing the Commission’s budget.