LAWYER John Muria Jnr. is the new Special Secretary to the Prime Minister.
Office of the Prime Minister announced the appointment on Tuesday.
“John Muria Junior has been endorsed by the Public Service Commission to take up a short term appointment as the Special Secretary to the Prime Minister,” a government statement said..
“This is subject to Mr Muria completing a handover of his responsibilities as the Chief Crown Counsel (CCC) to the Attorney General’s Chamber’s after which an Agreement of Service is expected to be executed in the coming days,” it added.
Mr Muria had resigned as chief crown counsel from the AGC on the 24th January this year and his three months compulsory period of notice is due to lapse on the 24th of April 2017.
The statement said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has chosen Mr Muria for the top political appointment based on his legal qualifications, relevant government experience, ability to perform and his good standing in general.
Mr Muria replaces Andrew Muaki, who was sacked from the job after the Leadership Code Commission found him guilty of sexual harassment.
