THE Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two has announced the appointment of former Deputy Headmaster Roop Kumar as the new Deputy Regional Executive Officer (DREO).
Kumar’s appointment by the Public Service Commission (PSC) stipulates a one-year contract.
The announcement was made during the last statutory meeting of the RDC held on Tuesday by Regional Executive Officer (ag) Derrick Persaud. Kumar assumed duty with effect from Monday, June 12. After the announcement, councilors, including the regional chairman questioned the transparency of the process, given that a DREO was appointed by the PSC previously and which was never honoured by the region.

Regional Chairman Devanand Ramdatt disclosed that he will seek further clarification on the appointment with the Ministry of Communities. The retired educator taught for over 28 years and was also an assistant returning officer for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).
His appointment fills a vacancy that had long existed, after the previous DREO had performed the functions of REO for over seven years. Kumar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Guyana and also a trained Teacher’s Certificate from the Cyril Potter College of Education. The vastly experienced former teacher is expected to enhance the management capacity of the region. The employment inventory for the region caters for two DREOS.

Meanwhile, the council was also told of the appointment of Latchman Singh as the new engineer to the region. He was transferred from Region Eight and has replaced Renick Marslowe, who was transferred to Region Nine.

(Elroy Stephney)