AG’s Chambers still to certify local gov’t bills

Sherlock Isaacs

The four local government bills passed by the National Assembly last month remain with the Chambers of the Attorney General (AG), where they have been sent for assent certification, National Assembly Clerk Sherlock Isaacs says.

AG Anil Nandlall did not return calls made to him but when asked about the status of the bills in a previous interview, he told Stabroek News that they were being handled by his Chambers and that he had no direct involvement in their preparation.

The Local Government Commission Bill, the Local Government (Amendment) Bill, the Municipal and District Councils (Amendment) Bill and the