Appointment procedures, wide powers for SARA Director raise concerns

Part of the gathering (GINA photo)

Concerns about bias in the procedures for the appointment of the Director of the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) as well as fears over too much power residing in the office holder were among the issues raised yesterday when a public consultation was held on the contents of the draft State Assets Recovery Bill.

The consultation was held at the Pegasus Hotel and though it was well attended only just over half a dozen persons asked questions and raised concerns.

During the plenary session, which lasted for