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Equality Act 2006

Section 2: Constitution, &c.

18.Section 2 introduces Schedule 1 which sets out provisions relating to the constitution of the CEHR; its members (the Commissioners); their appointment criteria; and their tenure of office; the tenure of office of the Chairman and the deputy Chairman; regulation of its proceedings; appointment of its staff; appointment of its Investigating Commissioners; its powers of delegation and the committees to which certain functions must be delegated; preparation of its annual report; remuneration of Commissioners and staff; its financial arrangements; and its status.

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