Version as at 1 July 2024 (2) Human Rights Act 1993 Part 1 s 13 Nothing in this section limits section 12 or section 13. Compare: 1977 No 49 s 7(3); 1985 No 23 s 3(1) Section 11: substituted, on 1 January 2002, by section 5 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96). Section 11(1A): inserted, on 25 January 2005, by section 200 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 (2004 No 115). Section 11(2): amended, on 15 June 2016, by section 9 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28). Section 11(2): amended, on 25 January 2005, by section 200 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 (2004 No 115). Complaints Division [Repealed] Heading: repealed, on 1 January 2002, by section 5 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96). 12 Further criteria for appointment of Chief Commissioner In recommending a person for appointment as Chief Commissioner, the Minis‐ ter must have regard not only to the criteria stated in section 11 but also to the person’s— (a) ability to provide leadership in relation to the performance of the func‐ tions of the Commission (for example, being an advocate for, and pro‐ moting, by education and publicity, respect for and observance of human rights): (b) ability to represent the Commission, and to create and maintain effective relationships between it and other persons or bodies: (c) knowledge of New Zealand law, the law of other countries, and inter‐ national law, on human rights, and of New Zealand’s obligations under international instruments on human rights: (d) appreciation of issues or trends in human rights arising in other countries or internationally, and of the relevance of those issues or trends for New Zealand: (e) ability to perform the functions stated in section 15. Section 12: substituted, on 1 January 2002, by section 5 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96). 13 Further criteria for appointment of Commissioner appointed to lead Commission work in priority area In recommending a person for appointment as a Commissioner appointed to lead the work of the Commission in a priority area under section 8(1A), the Minister must have regard not only to the criteria stated in section 11 but also to the person’s— 21