3News 17 July 2013
National MP Amy Adams\’ sister has been appointed as the Families Commissioner, the second direct relative of a Cabinet minister to be selected for the commission board.
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced Belinda Milnes for the permanent position after appointing her as interim commissioner in February.
This follows the appointment of Education Minister Hekia Parata\’s husband Sir Wira Gardiner to the board in May.
Ms Bennett said 90 people applied for a position on the board.
There are six commission board members in charge of the organisation, which deals with government policy and funding for family issues.
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