By Kurt Campbell
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In a press release, the affected Councillors expressed disgust at what they described as an unprecedented and unilateral action by Sooba which they collectively detest.
When contacted by iNews, Sooba said that the Councillors were paid whatever they were entitled and advised that all aggrieved persons can seek remedies in Court.
In fact, the Council has already signaled its intention to begin legal proceedings against Sooba to have all monies deducted restored.
“The Mayor and Councillors have repeatedly complained about this action by Ms. Sooba but the Minister of Local Government, Mr. Norman Whittaker, and the Government seems to be supporting this illegal action, by the individual they imposed on the council, as Town Clerk (ag),” the statement from the Council added.
Their contention is that Sooba has no authority under the law to interfere, in any way, with monies already approved for Councillors; claiming her action is unacceptable and illegal.
The Concillors concluded that the situation at City Hall is restive.
But according to Sooba, the law states that the expenses which the allowance caters for [duty, Travel] must be incurred.
She told iNews that many of the Concillors stay away from meetings, do no work but expect to receive monthly allowances; adding that such behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. She said some have stayed away for as many as nine months.
Sooba recalled that there was a time when the Councillors had to present receipts to the council to prove that they spent money before they were paid their allowances.
“This is affecting Councillors―the people’s representatives―from carrying out their functions to citizens, in their local communities. Consequently, citizens are unable to effectively participate, in the management and governance of their neighbourhoods,” Councillors say.
The Mayor and City Council is calling on citizens to take careful note of what is happening in the council and to raise their voices against “this un-lawful action that is inhibiting the work of the Mayor and Councillors.”
“This is happening in face of the fact that Ms. Sooba made a non-priority purchase of a sofa for almost half a million dollars, for her office. This could not be right, fair or just,” the statement pointed out.
It is not always about doing what one thinks is right, but doing things right
Carol is one preposterousand disrespectful individual. Just more like ghetto style but I guess she learnt that from her lords and masters. Whatever happen to deportment and ladylike behaviour. What a story to tell her grandchildren. If I were her son I would have been most embarrassed. But I guess Sitira gal Into got no shame. Soon u will be gone Carol. Soon bye
When work is done, Business Law says: consideration must be given!
Here we have the clowncillors (stooges) behaving like freeloaders not showing up for work, not producing receipt for purchases and expect to be paid.
Hey this is not the corrupt and incompetent PNC Government.
Wake up!
going against your crown prince hamil green? how are you ?
For the first time I will say Sooba is right! No, I am not a Sooba fan, but if the PPP is determined to seize control of the Georgetown City Council and the PNC is equally determined to do nothing to stop the PPP, then let the system be seized and the country become owned and controlled by the PPP!
The goddam PNC has failed its constituencies in every region because of some jackass ‘One Guyana’, while the PPP is dividing Guyana along ethnic lines and sharing out its monies and resources to those it likes. Next up: reduction in the salaries and allowances of opposition members! Why? They are just showing up for work and not doing their job! What a travesty!