OIC Number: 2005 - 339

Date of Order: Jul 29, 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 June 21, 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 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 July 29, 2005; (

b) determine that Ernest Bolivar be paid remuneration at the rate of $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