58  Annual Report Report on equal employment opportunities programme in terms of the Crown Entities Act 2004, s. 151 (1)(g) The Law Commission complies with the principles of being a good employer. It operates personnel policies containing provisions generally accepted as necessary for the fair and proper treatment of its employees in all aspects of their employment. It provides good and safe working conditions to its employees. It provides opportunities for the enhancement of the abilities of individual employees. The Commission also recognises the aims and aspirations and employment requirements and cultural differences of ethnic or minority groups. The Commission operates an equal employment opportunities policy where the best person for the job is employed. The Commission has flexible employment arrangements, for example, to cater for those with childcare responsibilities and those approaching retirement. There is one woman Commissioner. Excluding secondees, 83% of employees as at the balance date are women. Report on acts in breach of statute in terms of the Crown Entities Act 2004, s. 20(3) The Law Commission did not carry out any act that is contrary to, or outside the authority of an Act. All its actions were for the purpose of performing its functions. Report on permission to act despite being interested in a matter in terms of the Crown Entities Act 2004, s. 68(6) As a former Member of Parliament and a former Prime Minister, the President of the Commission, Sir Geoffrey Palmer SC, is entitled to certain payments under the Civil List Act 1979. As the Commissioner leading the Commission’s project reviewing this Act, the President declared this interest to the Minister Responsible for the Law Commission by letter to Hon Annette King (28 August 2008). The Commission’s review of the Act is not looking at the amount of the payments under the Act but rather seeking to clarify the legislative framework and improve transparency. On this basis the Minister gave her permission for Sir Geoffrey to continue his role as Commissioner in charge of this review. Crown Entities Act reporting