OIC Number: 2008 - 560

Date of Order: Oct 29, 2008

Statute: Human Rights Act

OIC Text: The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister responsible for the Human Rights Act dated October 3, 2008, and pursuant to

Section 22 of

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

a) appoint Ernest Bolivar of Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, as a commissioner and designate him Chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for a term of office of three years commencing October 29, 2008; (

b) determine that Ernest Bolivar be paid remuneration at the rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each half day spent at duly called meetings of the Commission, together with an additional $6000.00 per year as Chair of the Commission for his term of office; and (

c) order that the Province shall defend, negotiate or settle claims or charges made against Ernest Bolivar and indemnify him from personal liability, provided that the Province is satisfied that the claim arises out of his activities in relation to his appointment and is not based on fraud or criminal activity and where the Province so defends him, the Province will be in control of the case.

Department(s): Human Rights