[Inspector-General] Calling for trainees
Day 2,133, 23:29
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(Re-post of message on the Senate floor for those without forum access. If interested persons don't have forum access, they will need it).
As of the first week of next month I will be legally unable to remain in the position and at present it's a grey area of conscience. In preparation for the transition I am calling for a knowledgeable trainee to step up for the position of Inspector-General.
Taking on the trainee position doesn't guarantee election. What it does is makes a more qualified person, familiar with our laws and our system of government. The recommendation of the Prime Minister and election by the Senate will determine whether the candidate is sworn in to take over the role. The method of election is obviously subject to current legislative change.
Under the law the I-G must be a current Senator. Training sessions will take place on Skype, or if the trainee is already familiar with the position, that will of course hasten things up.
I look forward to someone stepping up.
Mick Gatto
INSPECTOR-GENERAL
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"As of the first week of next month I will be legally unable to remain in the position and at present it's a grey area of conscience."
Please elaborate.
The Inspector-General must be independent of politics and cannot serve in more than one branch of government. If there be any confusion - not by my standard.
Oh so you are going to be in Senate or the Executive next term?
Not Senate.
Well no premature withdrawal this time. I for one am tired of you finishing before I get off, too. 😛
Well mate that's kind of the thing that's running me out. I haven't had that kind of release in a couple of years.
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