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The proper functioning of the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) is in limbo to some extent even as municipal officials await the formal unveiling of the content of the Commission of Enquiry report.In a recent interview with Kaieteur News, City Mayor Hamilton Green said that although he appreciates the thorough investigative approach undertaken by the Chairman of the Commission, Keith Burrowes,Keith Hernandez Cardinals Jersey, certain aspects should have already been completed.The enquiry was ordered by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development,Nomar Mazara Rangers Jersey, Kellawan Lall, after the 2007 Auditor General Report indicated that there were financial irregularities and mismanagement within the municipality.Town Clerk,Buster Posey Giants Jersey, Beulah Williams and City Treasurer, Roderick Edinboro,Ryan Zimmerman Nationals Jersey, were subsequently sent on leave following the revelations in the report.However,Jackie Bradley Jr Red Sox Jersey, the investigation into the findings of the report by Burrowes and his support team also focused on the entire operation of the Municipality.But according to Mayor Green,Ike Davis Rangers Jersey, although“tremendous” work has been done, he would have preferred that the allegations be dealt with immediately and separately.“I cannot deny that Burrowes has done a good job. He has done a tremendous job but I still think that the fate of the officers should have already been known. If I had my way,Roberto Alomar Blue Jays Jersey, that process would have been completed a long time ago…”However the Mayor noted that it has been Burrowes’ decision with the support of Minister Lall to take on a holistic approach to the enquiry,Miguel Montero Cubs Jersey, which commenced last September and was reportedly completed recently.This report is said to contain numerous recommendations about improving the Municipality and also deals with the fate of the two implicated officers. It has reportedly been presented to Minister Lall.In the meantime, Mayor Green revealed that the two implicated officers continue to receive their salaries.Among other suggestions in his three-volume report,Burrowes has reportedly recommended some stark changes,Devon Travis Blue Jays Jersey, which will affect several departments in the Municipality.Reports are that one of the critical areas that will have to be addressed in the institution, is the issue of governance, thus the urgency of the Local Government elections is among the areas, which is likely to be emphasised. |
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