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602 PDFTitle:Race Discrimination OrdinanceGazette Number:E.R. 1 of 2013
Section:59Heading:Functions and powers of CommissionVersion Date:25/04/2013

Commission

(1) The Commission shall¡X
    (a) work towards the elimination of discrimination;
    (b) promote equality of opportunity and harmony between persons of different racial groups generally;
    (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 act relates to effect a settlement of the matter by conciliation, whether under section 78 or otherwise;
    (e) keep under review the working of this Ordinance and when required to do so by the Chief Executive, or when it otherwise thinks fit, draw up and submit to the Chief Executive proposals for amending this Ordinance; and
    (f) perform such other functions as are imposed on it under this Ordinance or any other enactment.
(2) The Commission may do all such things as are necessary for, or incidental or conducive to, the better performance of its functions.
(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the Commission may in particular¡X
    (a) with the prior approval of the Chief Executive, become a member of or affiliate to any international body concerned (whether in whole or in part) with the elimination of discrimination; or
    (b) exercise such powers as are conferred on it under this Ordinance.