Brodrick Penn Out! Dawn J. Smith In! as Ag. PS in Premier’s Office
Now comes word that he is out, at least for now, and will move to a new post called Chairman of the Disaster Recovery Coordination Committee (DRCC).
The DRCC is a committee appointed by Cabinet to provide oversight and advice on all aspects of the Territory's recovery activities and initiatives, according to a just issued GIS press release.
So, Mr Penn will be relieved of his post as the Premier’s Permanent Secretary effective immediately.
Penn Out & Smith In
In his post will be Ms Dawn J. Smith, (sister of former Financial Secretary Neil M. Smith) General Counsel at the Financial Services Commission, who will assume the post of Acting Permanent Secretary.
Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, after considering the advice of the Public Service Commission (PSC), has approved the appointment of Ms Smith to act in the post of Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office with effect from November 1, 2017 according to a government spokeswoman, Ms Natalie O. Hodge, in a GIS statement.
A senior NDP official told our newsroom that “there were voices to get him out a long time, around the same time they moved the FS, but it was hard to find a replacement”.
The source alleged that the recruitment is still on for a permanent replacement as “Dawn has other goals in the legal and judicial field and may be considering an appointment.”
Since the 2015 snap election, Dr Smith’s leadership of the Territory’s affairs has been in question and many within his own party believe he is no longer capable of managing and leading the country. He has ousted his Financial Secretary, Mr Neil M. Smith and now his PS, Mr Penn.
34 Responses to “Brodrick Penn Out! Dawn J. Smith In! as Ag. PS in Premier’s Office”
Congratulations to Dawn Smith, nice pleasant young woman.
God does not like ugly ever. They spitefully railroad the hill who used to be in immigration now look.
Comrade Ralph said ; U either with us Or U against us
I sa ; its a wheel with in and with out
The bearings are falling ; the HUB is next
God don't like ugly. It's always a matter of time before it's ones turn... The good news is..he still has a job.
No job is permanent. Get those ndp f*gs out. To be clear show them them the dore.