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What is the ERC?

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) of Guyana is a Constitutional body established as an undertaking by the Herdmanston Accord and by Constitutional Amendment (#2) Act of 2000 and assented to by H. E. The President on August 11, 2000.

The Commission is headed by Commissioners and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is Mrs. Christine King.

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[Related link: H. E. The President Bharrat Jagdeo's comments at the Commission's Swearing-in Ceremony on May 2, 2003]