9. Functions of Commissioner---The functions of the Commissioner shall
 be---
   (a) To designate, for the purposes of the definition of the term
         ``designated group'' in section 2 of this Act, particular groups
         of workers whose situation should be addressed by equal
         employment opportunities programmes:
   (b) To establish from time to time, in relation to equal employment
         opportunities programmes, minimum requirements to be met by
         employers who are required to comply with Part II of this Act:
   (c) To advise and assist employers, unions, and workers in the
         development and implementation of equal employment opportunities
         programmes:
   (d) To monitor the lodging with the Commissioner of equal employment
         opportunities programmes by employers:
   (e) To approve equal employment opportunities programmes:
   (f) To evaluate and report to the Minister of Labour on the extent to
         which the equal employment opportunities programmes lodged with
         the Commissioner meet the minimum requirements established by
         the Commissioner:
   (g) To undertake research and educational programmes for the purpose
         of ensuring that equal employment opportunities programmes are
         effectively developed and implemented:
   (h) To initiate proceedings to require employers to comply with the
         requirements of Part II of this Act:
   (i) To conduct pay equity assessments:
   (j) To undertake research and educational programmes for the purpose
         of ensuring that the objects of Part III of this Act in relation
         to pay equity can be effectively implemented:
   (k) To monitor, evaluate, and report to the Minister of Labour on the
         extent to which the provisions of Part III of this Act are
         effective and efficient in achieving the objects of that Part of
         this Act:
   (l) Such other functions in relation to employment equity as the
         Minister of Labour may from time to time direct.