Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate Peter Bunting says the passage of the Political Ombudsman (Interim) Amendment Act 2024 on Friday has set up the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) to fail at its first task to police the conduct of.
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Deputy Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator Aubyn Hill, says that having the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) assume the responsibilities of the political ombudsman is in the nation’s interest. He said the Government believes that there is greater benefit from having the ECJ, with nine individuals drawn from different segments of the society, applying their varied skills to the conduct of the work.
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the work of the Office of the Political Ombudsman would be strengthened by having the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) with nine individuals drawn from different segments of the society engaged, versus the retention of a single person in that Office. Minister Chuck made the remarks while piloting the Bill, which seeks to amend the Political Ombudsman (Interim) Act and consequently amend.
Debate on a Bill to invest the nine-member Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) with the duties of the Office of the Political Ombudsman ahead of the looming local polls was stalled on Tuesday after Opposition members back-pedalled, citing new-found fears that it was too much of a gamble and would “injure” the reputation of the commission, which has gained respect for being non-partisan worldwide. The proposal to amend the Political.
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