• Secretary; and the project manager, as the case may be, Sets the parameters for the Commission’s internal policies, approves the Commission’s Values Statement and other strategic documents. In monitoring and enhancing performance, the Commission: • • • Reviews performance against indicators via the consideration of a monthly report from the Directors and the Secretary and other internal and external evaluations and reports; Assesses and manages risk on an ongoing basis through the same monthly report and through other forms of internal evaluation; Monitors and approves the Commission’s monthly financial reports (including budget review) of the Director, Administration and Finance In ensuring accountability and fostering high standards, the Commission: • • • • 56 Ensures the quality and independence of internal monitoring and audit processes Delegates authority on financial and human resource management to the Full Time Commissioners (pending the Commission’s appointment of its own Managers and Staff ), Secretary and Director, Administration and Finance; Delegates specific responsibilities in relation to complaints and monitoring to the Commissioners ((pending the Commission’s appointment of its own Managers and Staff ), Director, Complaints and Inquiries; Delegates authority to implement Commission strategies in the areas of their responsibility to • • • • • the Commissioners (pending the Commission’s appointment of its own Managers and Staff ), Director, Research, Policy and Legal and the Director, Education and Training; Sets standards and guidelines for the performance of each Department as developed by Directors and coordinated by the Secretary; Appoints the Secretary and, in consultation with the Secretary, the Directors; Approves staff appointments on the basis of the recommendations made by the Secretary and Directors; Reviews the performance of the Secretary and, in consultation with the Secretary, of the Directors; Approves overseas travel undertaken by Commissioners on behalf of the Commission, or for training purposes on the advice of the Director of the staff member undertaking the travel. 1.6 Specific Functions of Individual Commissioners The Commission will agree on the allocation of spheres of responsibility to Commissioners, including through the establishment of thematic committees. To give effect to these responsibilities, the Commissioners lead discussion, provide advice and mentor the Director and staff operating within their sphere of responsibility. Reporting to the Secretary and thence to the Commission within these spheres of responsibility remains the responsibility of the relevant Director. PART II: COMMISSION OPERATING PROCESSES 2.1 Commission Meetings The Human Rights Commission Act 2009