National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2019 well as relevant international organizations and human rights institutions abroad. The Commission comprises 11 commissioners, which includes the Chairperson, three standing commissioners, and seven non-standing commissioners. Four commissioners are elected by the National Assembly, four nominated by the President, and three nominated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and approved by the President. Neither gender may account for more than 60% of all 11 commissioner positions. The Chairperson is selected from among the commissioners and appointed by the President following a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly. The Chairperson represents the Commission and oversees the Commission’s overall operation. If necessary, the Chairperson appears and states his/her opinions before the National Assembly and, if required by the National Assembly, is obligated to testify and give answers to questions on matters concerning the Commission. The Chairperson can speak at a Cabinet meeting on behalf of the Commission and recommend the Prime Minister to submit a bill (including a presidential decree bill) in relation to matters concerning the Commission. The term of office for all commissioners, including the Chairperson, is three years, and they can serve a consecutive term just once. The Commission makes decisions and takes actions through the Plenary Committee with all 11 commissioners, as well as the Standing Committee and the subcommittees. The subcommittees include the Committee on Human Rights Violations I (the prosecution, police, military, intelligence service, legislative branch, and judicial branch); Committee on Human Rights Violations II (other areas, including national institutions, local governments, public service-related organizations, and detention and protection facilities); Committee on Discrimination Remedy (discrimination remedy issues); Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (discrimination against persons with disabilities and violations in facilities for persons with disabilities and mental healthcare centers); and Committee on Child Rights (children and youths under 19, child care homes, and youth detention centers). As of December 31, 2019, the Commission’s Secretariat consists of the Secretary General, four bureaus, 16 divisions, two teams, five offices, one branch office, and two temporary organizations. 05 Introduction 2. Organization Part 1 to cooperate with various human rights and civil society organizations and individuals in Korea, as