「NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF KOREA ACT」 and improve human rights fairly and independently: <Newly Inserted on Feb. 3, 2016> 1. A person who has served for at least ten years at a university or an authorized research institute as an associate professor or higher or in a position equivalent thereto; 2. A person who has served as a judge, prosecutor, or attorney-at-law for at least ten years; 3. A person who has been engaged in activities for human rights for at least ten years, such as working for a non-profit, non-governmental organization, corporation, or international organization in the field of human rights; 4. Any other person highly respected in society, who is recommended by civic groups. (4) When selecting or nominating commissioners, the National Assembly, the President, or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall receive recommendations for candidates or hear opinions from various social groups to ensure that commissioners represent each social group related to protecting and improving human rights. <Newly Inserted on Feb. 2, 2016> (5) The chairperson shall be appointed by the President from among the commissioners. In such cases, the chairperson shall undergo a confirmation hearing held by the National Assembly. <Amended on Mar. 21, 2012; Feb. 3, 2016> (6) The chairperson and full-time commissioners of the Commission shall be appointed as public officials in political service. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2016> (7) The number of commissioners of any gender shall not exceed 6/10 of the total number of commissioners. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2016> (8) Where the term of office of a commissioner expires, he/she shall continuously perform his/her duties until his/her successor is appointed. <Amended on Feb. 3, 2016> [This Article Wholly Amended on May 19, 2011] Article 6 (Duties of Chairperson) (1) The chairperson shall represent the Inquest, and exercise general control over the affairs thereof. (2) Where the chairperson of the Commission is unable to perform his/her duties for unavoidable circumstances, a full-time commissioner, whom the chairperson designates in advance, shall act on behalf of the president. (3) The chairperson of the Commission may present himself/herself at the National Assembly and state opinions on affairs falling under the jurisdiction of the Commission, and shall, if required by the National Assembly, present himself/herself and make a report 법제처 4 국가법령정보센터