Question NW2821 to the Minister of Finance
04 October 2017 - NW2821
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether a certain official (a) applied for the position (Chief Procurement Officer) and / or (b) requested to be removed from the specified position; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether (a) he and / or (b) the director-general informed the specified person of the imminent removal from a certain position (details furnished) in writing; if not, why not; if so, (i) on what date was the specified person informed and (ii) what were the reasons for the specified person’s removal; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) No, the official did not apply for the position of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).
(b) Yes, the official requested to be relieved of the functions of the CPO. In addition, acting capacity is temporary and can be terminated at any time.
2. (a) Yes, the official received a letter from the Minister.
(b) Yes, the Director-General also informed the official.
(i) The official was informed on 31 August 2017.
(ii) To relieve the official of the CPO responsibilities and rotate the acting role among other Chief Directors in the Office of the CPO.
3. A statement has already been issued regarding this matter.