Local Government reform is one step closer as the Government has a policy paper and is in discussions with the Chief Parliamentary Council to bring forward legislation.
This was one of the issues discussed at the People’s National Movement (PNM) general council meeting yesterday.
At a media briefing shortly after, PNM MP Stuart Young said the party expected to bring legislation to Parliament between September and December of this year.
“At government level we completed our consultation process. The Government now has a policy coming out of those 14 public consultations on local government reform.”
Young said the party’s general council also discussed the rebuilding of Balisier House. They are still raising funds for construction. The project will include constructing a new building in the parking lot of the property and refurbishing the current structure.
He noted that party members had used yesterday’s meeting to pay respects to the late Rennie Dumas, thanking his family and friends.
Additionally, the party discussed the PNM’s Sports and Family Day which will take place on June 11.
