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Teno says he’s ready to report to the CNMI
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Posted on Aug 10 2000
Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio yesterday said he is ready to report to the people on the health of the CNMI government, but is awaiting whether lawmakers would want him to deliver that through the State of the Commonwealth address.
He, however, declined to set a date he prefers as to when the Legislature can hold its joint session to call for the annual address which is required under the Constitution.
Last year, Mr. Tenorio delivered his address on June 3 during a joint House and Senate session at the Multi-Purpose Hall in Susupe.
It coincided with the holding of the yearly State of the Washington Office Report.
The House leadership the other day said it would request the governor to address the CNMI, but did not say a possible date for that purpose. They expect to meet with Mr. Tenorio to plan the event.
The traditional address highlights the achievements of both offices as well as current status of the CNMI in economic, political and social fields. It also provides recommendations and steps that lawmakers must consider for action into the next year.
Last year’s report tackled the economic difficulties confronting the islands since 1997 and the attempts by the Clinton administration to strip the Commonwealth of its control over local immigration, minimum wage and customs standards.
