PUBLIC servants who are professional in their duties, irrespective of the political season, have been assured that their jobs are secured.
This is according to former permanent secretary and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Ganga Persaud, who was sworn in as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC).

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday made the appointment at State House. Persaud will serve as a member of the PSC for the next three years, and is replacing Geeta Chandan-Edmond, who resigned from the Commission earlier this year.

Persaud said he is joining a team that is already in place, and his commitment will be guided by his oath of office.
“I am known to be a team player, but not necessarily a team follower, and I can assure you that the interest of every public servant within Guyana’s public service would be my focus. And I will do so, working with the team, in keeping with the public service rules, the public service commission and the Constitution of Guyana,” Persaud said.

He said that there are a number of issues to be addressed, some of which are in the public domain, and these issues will be dealt with according to guidelines, rules and procedures of the Public Service Commission.

As matters surface, he said the Commission, in its own deliberation, will seek to pronounce and address all issues.
“We have to continue to give that comfort to our public servants that you can work, irrespective of the political season. You can work as a professional, and your tenure will be assured and secured,” Persaud said.

President Irfaan Ali said the appointment happened at a critical time, when many issues have to be dealt with that are of public and national interests.
He said Persaud is no stranger to the public service, since he formerly served as a minister and a permanent secretary.