Local Gov’t Commission to be operational by July, Minister says

Having missed several deadlines, Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan has committed to having the long-awaited Local Government Commission operational by early July.

This is the third date the minister has provided for the operationalisation of the commission which will have supervisory powers over local government authorities. He had previously identified March and the end of June.

Speaking with Stabroek News on Friday, Bulkan said that at its next meeting tomorrow, Cabinet will consider the candidates identified to occupy the four seats that are the responsibility of the president and the minister. According to the legislation, the