Due to time constraint, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios has withdrawn the nomination of Trinidad L. Rabauliman to serve as a member of the Commonwealth Election Commission.

Palacios also re-nominated last week Gregorio Q. Castro to serve as member of the Board of Professional Licensing, representing Tinian and Aguiguan.

Palacios informed Senate President Edith E. DeLeon Guerrero (D-Saipan) last week that he is withdrawing Rabauliman’s nomination at this time and will resubmit her nomination at a later date.

The governor appointed Rabauliman last Sept. 6 to serve as a member of the CEC board, representing Saipan and Northern Islands. The appointment requires the Senate’s consent. The Senate has yet to confirm Rabauliman’s nomination.

If confirmed by the Senate, Rabauliman will serve a four-year term, which became vacant and will expire on July 21, 2025.

Rabauliman previously served as a member of the CEC board when then-governor Eloy S. Inos appointed her to the CEC board on Aug. 7, 2013. The Senate subsequently confirmed her nomination.

With respect to Castro’s re-nomination, if confirmed by the Senate, he will serve a six-year term, which will commence on the date of his confirmation and oath of office.

Palacios said he and Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang are confident that Castro possesses the necessary qualifications and will continue to dedicate his time and efforts to this important board.

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