OIC Number: 2001 - 599

Date of Order: Dec 21, 2001

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 November 30, 2001, 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 Karen Durnford of R.R.#2 Mahone Bay, Lunenburg County, as a commissioner of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for a term of office of three years commencing December 21, 2001; (

b) appoint Delbert R. Muise of Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau, Yarmouth County, as a commissioner of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for a term of office of three years commencing December 21, 2001; (

c) determine that Karen Durnford and Delbert R. Muise each 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 (

d) order that the Province shall defend, negotiate or settle claims or charges made against Karen Durnford and Delbert R. Muise and indemnify them from personal liability, provided that the Province is satisfied that the claim arises out of their activities in relation to their appointment and is not based on fraud or criminal activity and where the Province so defends them, the Province will be in control of the case.

Department(s): Human Rights