Peace Agreement Secretary suspended
On the 19th September 2018, the Bougainville Senior Appointments Committee (BSAC) decided to suspend Secretary for Peace Agreement Implementation, Mr James Tanis over allegations of misconduct. The suspension will remain in force until such time as a Board of Inquiry, established by the BSAC, reports its findings.
Under the Bougainville Constitution and the Bougainville Senior Appointments Act 2014, responsibility for dealing with disciplinary matters involving constitutional and senior officers rests with the Bougainville Senior Appointments Committee. This is to ensure that the process is fair and impartial and free of political interference. Where areas of misconduct are raised against a senior officer, the Committee is required to follow strict procedures. If the Committee considers that the allegations should be investigated, it must appoint a board of inquiry to conduct the investigation and report back. If the board of inquiry is satisfied that misconduct has occurred, there is a range of punishment options available to the Committee, including removal from office.
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