Philipsburg:--- Prime Minister Sarah Wescot Williams said that she is seeking clarity on the status of the Corporate Governance Council and its finances. Wescot Williams responded to questions posed by SMN News regarding the recent letters that were sent by the CGC to government and Parliament. The Prime Minister said she was surprised when government received the recent letters and she has since requested clarity on their financial status. Wescot Williams said she thought things were up and running for the CGC and as such she has asked for an update on the matter at hand.The Prime Minister said government also received another letter from the high councils of state with respect to their interaction with various government departments.
Wescot Williams said much of the setbacks can be contributed to the lack of manpower at the various departments. The Prime Minister said the shortage of manpower is also affecting the other departments that rely on the central departments such as personnel affairs.
When asked if monies are budgeted for the CGC in the 2012 budget the Prime Minister said that the law of the Corporate Governance Council states that they will be financed through the Government Owned Companies. Wescot Williams said government decided to advance the CGC Naf. 400,000.00 for 2011 hoping the issues surrounding payment by the government own companies will be sorted out for 2012.
