Falklands : Sartma Daily (17/11/05)
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 18.11.2005 (Article Archived on 25.11.2005)
We have a Legislative Council!
SARTMA DAILY (17/11/05)
Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)
CONTENTS:
Section 1: Election News
Section 2: Business News from St. Helena
Section 3: Announcements
Section 1:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL: THE OFFICE MAKES THE MAN – AND/OR WOMAN
An Editorial by J. Brock (FINN)
When former Councillor Stephen Luxton held a public meeting to explain what it was really like to be a Councillor he said that elected members had to be persuaded and there were no prima donnas. Added to the shock of actually being elected will be the 6-inch thick pile of papers the newly elected Council will have to wade through and the round of meetings and oaths they will have to deal with during their first week.
No matter what promises are made on manifestos, they are put to the test when much needed legislation is debated and agreed by the majority of Councillors. That’s no easy task. Council act as a team and the decisions taken rarely resemble one individual’s thoughts and ideas.
In my own opinion the loss to Council was in the talent of those members that didn’t get re-elected. Jan Cheek and John Birmingham are talented former Councillors who have given countless hours of their time and many kilowatts of energy. Ditto for former Councillor Luxton, who chose not to run in this election.
You can count me in as being a person who does not agree with some of the things that Legislative Council does. I would imagine that others have grumbles about Council decisions. However, there is no other alternative that gets the job done so efficiently. The new people elected in are our choice. They need our support.
FALKLANDS: THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN
By J. Brock (FINN)
The face of Legislative Council has changed drastically with two new Camp Councillors and three new Stanley Members.
Ian Hansen (188 Votes), Michael Rendell (139 votes), and Richard Stevens (121 votes) will represent the Camp Constituency. Roger Edwards achieved 91 votes and Philip Miller got 86 votes.
The Stanley constituency will be represented by Richard Davies (546 votes), Mike Summers (477 votes), Andrea Clausen (466 Votes), Richard Cockwell (302 votes) and Janet Robertson (299 votes). Former Councillor Birmingham got 240 votes, former Councillor Cheek achieved 275 votes, Mike Forrest won 261 votes, John Fowler got 276 votes, Eric Goss achieved 276 votes, Kevin Ormond won 110 votes and Philip Middleton achieved 179 votes.
3431 votes were cast in the election for the Stanley Constituency, which added up to 69 % of those eligible to vote casting ballots. There were four rejected ballot papers with three voting for more candidates allotted and one uncertain return.
In Camp there were 625 votes cast and no spoiled ballot papers.
Section 2:
BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST. HELENA
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY TO GOVERNOR
His Excellency the Governor will depart St Helena on Saturday, 19 November 2005, to make an official visit to the Dependency of Ascension Island for the purpose of attending meetings with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and other stakeholders and to meet with the newly appointed Administrator, Mr Michael Hill. Thereafter, His Excellency will proceed to the United Kingdom for overseas leave.
During his absence, Mrs Ethel Caroline Yon, MBE, Acting Chief Secretary, will perform the duties of Deputy to Governor, until the return of Governor Clancy on Friday, 13 January 2006.
Public Relations/Information Office: Office of the Chief Secretary, 17 November 2005
Section 3:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Public Works Department invites suitably qualified or experienced builders to quote for repairs to the sea wall at Ross Road West, Stanley. It is a condition of this contract that the works be undertaken during December 2005. A copy of the specifications and scope of the works are available from the Maintenance Manager’s office at PWD. Completed quotations are required to be submitted to the General Office of the Public Works Department by 0900 hrs on 21 November 2005.
COMMITTEE MEETING: Standing Finance Committee 0800 hrs in the Liberation Room of the Secretariat on Friday, 25 November 2005. The public may attend but not speak at the meeting. Papers are available at least 3 working days before the meeting.
Nominations are invited to fill two positions for lay members to represent the public on the Health and Medical Services Committee. The Committee normally meets once a month and those selected for appointment will be expected to serve for a period of three years from early January 2006. Candidates for appointment to the committee should forward their name and address to the Government Secretary, Secretariat, Stanley, by 1630 hrs by Wednesday, 30 November 2005. The Director of Health Services will be happy to provide information regarding the functions of the Committee to anyone interested in this appointment. Her phone is 28003 and e-mail is nosborne@kemh.gov.fk
The Public Works Department invites suitably qualified or experienced builders to quote for repairs to the sea wall at Ross Road West, Stanley. It is a condition of this contract that the works be undertaken during December 2005. A copy of the specifications and scope of the works are available from the Maintenance Manager’s office at PWD. Completed quotations are required to be submitted to the General Office of the Public Works Department by 0900 hrs on 21 November 2005.
Contributing Websites: http://www.falklandnews.com. http://www.tristantimes.com, http://www.the-islander.org.ac, http://www.sartma.com, http://www.news.co.sh, http://www.sgisland.org
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