OIC Number: 2005 - 260

Date of Order: Jun 30, 2005

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 May 17, 2005, 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 Prem Dhir of Truro, Colchester County, as a commissioner of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for a term of office of three years commencing June 30, 2005; (

b) determine that Prem Dhir be paid remuneration at the rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each half day spent at duly called meetings of the Commission; and (

c) order that the Province shall defend, negotiate or settle claims or charges made against Prem Dhir 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