Part 2 Proceedings
Equality Act 2006 (2006 c 3) | Legislation

Part 2 Proceedings

Procedure

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The Commission may regulate its own proceedings (subject to this Schedule).

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(1)     The Commission shall determine a quorum for its meetings.

(2)     At least five Commissioners must participate in the process by which a determination under sub-paragraph (1) is made.

Staff

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(1)     The Commission—

(a)     shall appoint a chief executive, and

(b)     may appoint other staff.

(2)     A person may be appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(a) only with the consent of the [Secretary of State].

(3)     An appointment may be made under sub-paragraph (1)(b) only if consistent with arrangements determined by the Commission and approved by the [Secretary of State] as to—

(a)     numbers, and

(b)     terms and conditions of appointment.

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At the end of section 3(2) of the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c 57) (exempt employers) add—

“; and

(c)     the Commission for Equality and Human Rights.â€

Investigating Commissioners

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(1)     The Commission may appoint one or more Investigating Commissioners.

(2)     An Investigating Commissioner may be appointed only—

(a)     for the purpose of having delegated to him by the Commission the function of taking action of a kind

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