The rule of law is what matters, not Williams’ piffle

Oct 06, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
Robin Williams’ letter in the Kaieteur News on October 5, 2009, is a deliberate attempt to politicize my previous letter.
Dr. Misir’s statement was made within the jurisdiction of the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Guyana, and not as a columnist.
Robin Williams must understand that the Pro-Chancellor’s media briefing on the Evan Persaud matter was merely to inform the public that no decision has been made on the person in question; as the due process pertaining to Statute 25 of the Acts and Statutes Governing the University of Guyana is still in process; and so, the media was advised to be circumspect in their remarks.
As I understand it, a preliminary investigation on the matter in question was concluded, and Statute 25 was invoked.
According to Statute 25, If it appears to the Council that there is reasonable cause to believe that the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, The Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, or any other member of the UA staff may be guilty of grave misconduct, or is unable to perform the functions of his office as might warrant the termination of his employment, the Council shall:-
(a) give him notice, in writing, of the reason within the period of the 14 days beginning with the date of the notice, make arrangements;
(b) If he or the Council so request within the period of 14 days beginning with the date of the notice, make arrangements:
I. for a Special Committee, comprising two members of the Academic Board (not being members of the Council appointed by the Academic Board), and three other persons appointed by the Council none of whom shall be members of the Council, to investigate the charges;
II. for the person to whom the investigation relates to be afforded the opportunity of being heard on his own behalf and to be allowed legal representation at the hearing by the Committee with respect to the charges;
And if the Council, after considering the report of the Special Committee, is satisfied that the person to whom the investigation relates ought to be removed from office may terminate his appointment.
This matter is a matter within the confines of the University of Guyana Council. Mr. Williams is free to ramble on other matters that are not within the Pro-Chancellor’s jurisdiction; but he needs to understand the intent of the Pro-Chancellor’s media briefing on this specific issue.
Marissa Lowden

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