Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Nigel Dharamlall on Wednesday dodged questions surrounding the failure to hold elections for Mayors of municipalities and Chairpersons of the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs).
The minister was being questioned in the National Assembly by shadow Local Government and Regional Development Minister Ganesh Mahipaul.
In his question, Mahipaul pointed to the Laws of Guyana Chapter 28:02 section 28 (1) and (2) and the Local Authorities (Elections) (Amendment) Act 2018 which stipulate that the Town Clerks and Overseers are mandated to hold elections for Mayor and Deputy Mayor and NDC Chair on or before December 16 of every year.
