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Gov’t forms committee to handle symposium
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Posted on Jun 05 2000
Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio has designated two officials from the executive branch to join a committee that will plan the proposed symposium on federal programs in the CNMI which is being initiated by the Legislature.
Edward S. Tenorio, special assistant for management and budget, and Jacoba Seman have been assigned as members of the planning committee that will work directly with Sen. David M. Cing, chair of the Senate Federal Relations and Independent Agencies Committee.
At the same time, House Speaker Benigno R. Fitial has also appointed their legal counsel, Antonio S. Cabrera, to be part of the group as representative for the House Legislative Staff.
The planning committee is expected to draw up the plan for the symposium scheduled to be held this August in an effort to enhance various federal programs being administered in the Commonwealth.
Mr. Cing heads the joint Senate-House committee, while his counterpart in the lower house, Rep. Norman S. Palacios is the vice chair. Vice Speaker Alejo M. Mendiola acts as secretary, and both House Floor Leader Oscar M. Babauta and Sen. Ramon S. Guerrero are spokespersons.
The Commonwealth receives around $40 million in federal funds each year, for capital improvement projects, enforcement program, health, education, housing and other independent agencies.
The symposium, a brainchild of the Tinian senator, is expected to discuss various issues concerning implementation of these programs as well as their effectiveness in relation to the community.
