13 (4) to render a recommendation to the Council of Ministers on Thailand’s ratification of or accession to treaties relating to the promotion and protection of human rights and their implementation; (5) to issue regulations or proclamation to implement this Organic Act; (6) to exercise other duties and powers as provided for in this Organic Act or other laws. Section 28. In the performance of duties under this Organic Act, the Commission shall have a collective responsibility for achieving the goals of promoting and protecting human rights, taking into consideration the efficient and expeditious manner in which the work is carried out. In accordance with the resolution of the Commission, unless there is a provision or assigned by the Commission for each commissioner to have the power to do so. A consultation shall be held in the exercising of such power. This shall be done in accordance with the rules and requirements as prescribed by the Commission. In the performance of duties under paragraph one, the Commission may entrust a competent official to undertake preliminary examination and gathering of facts on its behalf. Section 29. In the case where it is necessary to obtain information or undertake a study on any matter, the Commission shall request the Office to employ a person or institution having the knowledge and expertise in such matter to perform the task as necessary. The Commission may appoint a sub-commission in an unavoidable circumstance to perform the task on its behalf, taking into consideration its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Prior to such employment or appointment, the Commission shall clearly determine the goals, outcomes and time frame for the performance of the task. The rules and procedures and the remuneration for such person or institution, or the appointment, vacating of office, remuneration and other emoluments, and methods of work of members of the sub-commission shall be as prescribed by the Commission. Section 30. In the performance of duties under this Organic Act, the Commissioner and competent official shall be the officials under the Penal Code. The Commissioner shall not be subject to civil, criminal, or administrative liabilities for the exercise of duties and powers under this Organic Act in good faith. Section 31. The salary, position emoluments and other benefits of the Commissioner shall be in accordance with the law on such matters and the Commissioner shall receive for each meeting the same allowance as that of a committee member under the Royal Decree on Meeting Allowance for Committee Members.