In keeping with the national objective of moving towards a “green” economy and the consequent realignment of critical agencies of State, Cabinet has approved a proposal for the restructuring of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC).
According to a Public Affairs and Communications Unit (PAU) press release, a joint task force has been established between the Ministry of Natural Resources (MoNR) and the Board of Directors of the GFC to address the reorganising and restructuring of the Forestry Commission.
The Task Force will include the technical and administrative talent and personnel of the MoNR, the Board, and the Commission who will examine the structure and functioning of the GFC to make recommendations to the Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, who in turn will present a report to Cabinet, the PAU release added. The Convener of the task force will be the Coordinator of the Forest Carbon Partnership Project, Clayton Hall.
The mandate of this Task Force shall include, but will not be limited to, an examination and evaluation of current job descriptions and performance standards, personnel procedures, conditions of employment and appointment, wages and salary structures and payroll administration. It will further aim at improving the efficient performance and effective management of the commission by identifying training and development opportunities for staff.
The PAU stated that the Task Force is expected to submit a work schedule with timelines and a preliminary report to the Minister of Natural Resources no later than July 2019.
