(1) This section applies when the Commissioner is—
(a) carrying out his or her functions in respect of the Public Service:
(b) carrying out his or her functions under section 6(ha) in relation to any other part of the State services.
(2) The Commissioner may conduct any inspections and investigations, and make and receive any reports, that the Commissioner considers necessary or the Minister directs.
Section 8: substituted, on 25 January 2005, by section 6 of the State Sector Amendment Act (No 2) 2004 (2004 No 114).