Chapter:	487	Title:	DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE	Gazette Number:	66 of 1999
Section:	62	Heading:	Functions and powers of Commission	Version Date:	01/07/1997

Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 66 of 1999 s. 3

(1) The Commission shall-

(a) work towards the elimination of discrimination;
(b) promote equality of opportunity between persons with a disability and persons without a disability;
(c) work towards the elimination of harassment and vilification;
(d) in the case of any act alleged to be unlawful by virtue of this Ordinance, encourage persons who are concerned with the matter to which the act relates to effect a settlement of the matter by conciliation, whether under section 80 or otherwise;
(e) keep under review the working of this Ordinance and, when it is so required by the Chief Executive or otherwise thinks it necessary draw up and submit to the Chief Executive proposals for amending this Ordinance; and (Amended 66 of 1999 s. 3)
(f) perform such other functions as are imposed on it under this Ordinance or any other enactment.

(a) with the prior approval of the Chief Executive, become a member of or affiliate to any international body concerned with (whether in whole or in part) the elimination of discrimination; (Amended 66 of 1999 s. 3)
(b) exercise such other powers as are conferred on it under this Ordinance.