Commissioner for Democratic Rights Act, 2025
Sponsored by Glover, Chris · Second Reading Vote
- Creates a new independent officer of the Legislature called the Commissioner for Democratic Rights
- Commissioner appointed by unanimous agreement of an all-party panel chaired by the Speaker, unless the Assembly agrees otherwise
- Commissioner serves a five-year term, renewable once for another five years
- Commissioner can appoint a Deputy Commissioner and other staff as needed
- Commissioner monitors barriers to voting and reviews laws and government actions affecting democratic rights
- Commissioner reviews provincial interference in local governments and councils, and promotes civic education
- Commissioner can question people under oath, hold public inquiries and conduct investigations