Cap. 456 чл. 12Functions and status of Commissioner and of Commission.

(1) The Commissioner, with the assistance of the Commission, shall have the following functions, that is to say:

(a) to identify, establish and update all policies directly or indirectly related to issues of equality for men and women;

(b) to identify the needs of persons who are disadvantaged by reasons of their sex and to take such steps within its power and to propose appropriate measures in order to cater for such needs in the widest manner possible;

(c) to monitor the implementation of national policies with respect to the promotion of equality for men and women;

(d) to liaise between, and ensure the necessary co-ordination between, government departments and other agencies in the implementation of measures, services or initiatives proposed by Government or the Commission from time to time;

(e) to keep direct and continuous contact with local and foreign bodies working in the field of equality issues, and with other groups, agencies or individuals as the need arises;

(f) to work towards the elimination of discrimination between men and women;

(g) to carry out general and independent investigations with a view to determine whether the provisions of this Act are being complied with;

(h) to independently investigate complaints of a more particular or individual character to determine whether the provisions of this Act are being contravened with respect to the complainant and, where deemed between men and women as may be referred to it by the Minister;

(j) to provide independent assistance, where and as appropriate, to persons suffering from discrimination in enforcing their rights under this Act;

(k) to keep under review the working of this Act, and where deemed required, at the request of the Minister or otherwise, submit proposals for its amendment or substitution;

(l) to perform such other function as may be assigned by this or any other Act or such other functions as may be assigned by the Minister.

(2) On the appointment by the Prime Minister of the first members, the Commission shall have a legal personality separate from that of the Government and its judicial representation shall vest in the Commissioner: Provided that the Commission may appoint any one or more of its members or any other person, to appear in its name and on its behalf in any judicial proceedings, and on any act, contract, agreement or document whatsoever.