Short-listing for GECOM CEO apace

gecom 2Georgetown: A new Chief Elections Officer is still to be appointed, and according to Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr. Surujbally, the Commission has received several applications for the post and will soon be short listing the candidates. GECOM has received 14 applications for the post formerly held by Goocool Boodoo, including three from internationally based candidates.

GECOM is the entity responsible for the administration and conduct of elections in Guyana. It is headed by a Chairman and six Commissioners, and is supported by core staff in its Secretariat.

Gecom’s advertisement, the CEO is required to play the key leadership role in the secretariat of Gecom with responsibility for implementing all aspects of its operations, and ensuring that results achieved are consistent with the laws of Guyana and the policies determined by the chairman and commission. It also said that the CEO also acts as the primary contact between Gecom and the staff of the secretariat.