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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has commenced its search for a Chief Election Officer.According to a GECOM advertisement appearing in this publication today,Andre Tippett Patriots Jersey UK, applicants for the position have until September 30th of this year to make submissions.Former Chief Election Officer Gocool BoodooThe advertisement explains that GECOM was established in 2000 as a permanent autonomous institution empowered to exercise general direction and supervision over the registration of eligible persons under the National Registration Act and the administrative conduct of all elections of members to the National Assembly, Regional Democratic Councils, Municipalities and Neighborhood Democratic Councils.“The Chief Election Officer is required to play the key leadership role in the Secretariat of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), with responsibility for implementing all aspects of its operations, and ensuring that results achieved are consistent with the laws of Guyana and the policies determined by the Chairman and Commission,DeAngelo Williams Steelers Jersey UK,” the notice said.The Commission said that the Chief Election Officer will also act as its primary point of contact to the staff members of the Secretariat, whose activities include the registration of registrants; the distribution of ID Cards; the provision of information and guidance on electoral operational matters to community organisations and other stakeholders.The new official, the advertisement indicated, will also be required to represent the Commission’s policies and activities in interactions with stakeholders,Jack Lambert Steelers Jersey UK, and other interest groups, including political parties, non-governmental organizations (NGOs),Atlanta Falcons Jersey UK, donor and international agencies, in matters relating directly to the operations of GECOM.Earlier this year,Javon Hargrave Steelers Jersey UK, GECOM had started considerations to issue the former Chief Election Officer,Jack Ham Steelers Jersey UK, Gocool Boodoo,James Harrison Steelers Jersey UK, with a new contract,Artie Burns Steelers Jersey UK, but there were objections from some of the Commissioners. Boodoo moved to the court to block a decision by the Commission,Ross Cockrell Steelers Jersey UK, but the matter was thrown out.The advertisement for a replacement comes days after new legislation has been passed in the National Assembly paving the way for Local Government Elections to be held after almost 19 years. Significantly, there is nothing preventing Boodoo from applying for the position. |
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