National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea E. Recommendation of the Guideline Regarding Principles and Procedures on the Selection/Appointment of Commissioners of the NHRCK In order to fulfil the expectations of the international community including the Paris Principles and the recommendations of the ICC-SCA, and to better carry out its duties of promoting and protecting the human rights of people as an independent national institution, the Commission created the Guideline Regarding Principles and Procedures on the Selection/Appointment of Commissioners of the NHRCK (hereafter the Guideline). The Commission established a Planning Team composed of members from both commission insiders along with external stakeholders including those from civil society organizations. The Planning Team held meetings three times (July 24/July 30/Aug. 12) to prepare a draft Guideline that reflected the Paris Principles and the ICC General Observations 1.7 and 1.8. Following a public hearing to receive opinions regarding the Guideline on August 22, the Commission’s Plenary Committee determined the Guideline. The Guideline contains major principles and procedures on the selection/appointment of its commissioners: i) principles regarding the qualifications and responsibilities of commissioners including expertise, experience, and independence in the performance of duties; ii) principles regarding securing diversity among commissioners including representing the diversity existing in Korean society and securing participation from diverse societal sectors in the process; and iii) principles regarding the appointment process including public notification of vacancies and public announcement of the rationale behind the appointment. The Commission recommended to the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Chapter 1. Improvement of Laws, Regulations, Institutions, Policies and Practices ▪▪▪ 33