Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000 | Act No. 4, 2000 |
Powers, functions and term of office of Equality Review Committee
33. (1) The Equality Review Committee—
(2) The Equality Review Committee may conduct its business and proceedings at its meetings as it deems fit.
(3) Members of the Equality Review Committee referred to in section 32(a), (d) and (e) are appointed for a period of five years and may be reappointed upon the expiry of their term of office.
(4) The other terms and conditions of appointment of members of the Equality Review Committee are as prescribed.
(5) The administrative work connected with the performance of the functions of the Equality Review Committee must be performed by officers designated by the Director-General of the Department.
(6) The members of the Equality Review Committee are entitled to such remuneration, allowances and other benefits as may be determined by the Minister in consultation with the Minister of Finance.
Directive principle on HIV/AIDS, nationality, socio-economic status and family responsibility and status
34. (1) In view of the overwhelming evidence of the importance, impact on society and link to systemic disadvantage and discrimination on the grounds of HIV/AIDS status, socio-economic status, nationality, family responsibility and family status—
(2) Nothing in this section—
Short title and commencement
35. (1) This Act is called the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000, and comes into operation on a date fixed by the President by proclamation in the Gazette.
(2) Different dates may be so fixed in respect of different provisions of this Act.