President Jagdeo swears-in Public Service Commission members  

A six-member Public Service Commission, that will be tasked with among its many functions, conducting examinations for appointments was officially sworn in by President Bharrat Jagdeo at the Office of the President today. 

            The members are;- Ganga Persaud; Michael Desmond Hope; Vedyawattie Looknauth; Vera Naughton; Carvil Duncan and Cecil Seepersaud.

             The Public Service Commission which is a constitutional body has been in existence for decades.

            Persaud, in an invited comment, said that the commission has very urgent matters for deliberation, and conclusion and explained that there are two vacancies that would have attracted applications, for which applicants would be awaiting a response. The commission will be deciding on these shortly, he said.

           

Persaud pointed out that the commission is mandated to enhance the public service and life of public servants, emphasising that the basic function of the constitutional body is to make appointments, and that without its existence, such cannot be done.

            He noted that the members are also tasked with adjudicating on disciplinary matters, underlining that there may be persons in this category who are tense, because of no decision being made, thus far.

            He also stressed that the commission is the regulatory mechanism of the public service, since they are also tasked with dealing with the aspects of superannuation benefits for retiring public officers and acting appointments salary approval so that payments can be made for such functions.

            The commission will be holding its first meeting on October 25, and based on an advisory from the body’s secretary, the first order of business will be the appointment of a chairman and deputy chairman, after which the commission will commence its functions.