Georgetown: The Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo met with President David Granger Wednesday morning at State House to discuss the appointment of a substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice as well as nominees to Teaching and Judicial Service Commissions.
The Leader of the Opposition was accompanied by Opposition Chief Whip Ms. Gail Teixeira, M.P. and Attorney-at-Law, Ms. Priya Manickchand, M.P. The President was accompanied by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mr. Basil Williams, M.P., and Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, M.P.
In keeping with article 127 (1) which states that “the Chancellor and the Chief Justice shall each be appointed by the President, acting after obtaining the agreement of the Leader of the Opposition”, the meeting agreed that the two leaders will meet again on February 7th, 2018 to follow up on the proposed names for appointment of the Chancellor and Chief Justice.
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