OIC Number: 2002 - 499

Date of Order: Nov 01, 2002

Statute: Human Rights Act

OIC Text: The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister charged with the administration of the Human Rights Act dated September 17, 2002, pursuant to

Section 26 of

Chapter 214 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Human Rights Act, is pleased to: (

a) appoint Mayann E. Francis to be the Director of the Human Rights Commission for a five year term commencing August 1, 2002; and (

b) order that the Province shall defend, negotiate or settle claims or charge made against Mayann E. Francis and indemnify her from personal liability provided that the Province is satisfied that the claim arises out of her activities in relation to the appointment and is not based on fraud or criminal activities, and where the Province so defends her, the Province will be in control of the case.

Department(s): Human Rights