Gov. Ralph DLG Torres has appointed Lino Tenorio as the new Department of Corrections commissioner, replacing Georgia Cabrera, who resigned early this month. Tenorio\u2019s appointment was effective last Feb. 17.<\/p>\n
Tenorio has been reporting at Corrections in an acting capacity pending his confirmation by the CNMI Senate. The Senate Committee on Executive Appointments and Government Investigations, headed by Sen. Francisco Q. Cruz (R-Tinian), will schedule his confirmation hearing.<\/p>\n
His appointment is based on Article III of the CNMI Constitution, which states that department heads will be appointed by the governor to fill positions under the government\u2019s executive branch.<\/p>\n
Tenorio is required to file his statement of financial interest with the Office of the Public Auditor, and submit other requirements as required by the Senate. He previously held the DoC position before being relieved of his post by then-governor Benigno R. Fitial in 2009.<\/p>\n
Torres has also requested him to furnish the Governor\u2019s Office with his r\u00e9sum\u00e9, SFI stamped by OPA, police clearance, and drug test receipt.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am fully confident that you are qualified and will consistently devote your time and efforts to fulfill the vital responsibilities of this office, and will be an asset to the Commonwealth. Your willingness to serve our people is most appreciated,\u201d said Torres in Tenorio\u2019s appointment letter.<\/p>\n
The Office of the Governor has already provided the Senate with a copy of Tenorio\u2019s appointment in order for Senate President Arnold I. Palacios (R-Saipan) to direct Cruz to schedule a public hearing for the confirmation of the former Department of Public Safety deputy commissioner for operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m confident that Tenorio\u2019s years of service in the department, including his qualification to fulfill the vital responsibilities of the office, will be an asset to my administration and the CNMI,\u201d added Torres.<\/p>\n
Torres\u2019 office will forward Tenorio\u2019s documents to the Senate once they become available.<\/p>\n
Cabrera submitted her resignation last Feb. 8, a few days after Torres requested all Cabinet members for their courtesy resignation. She resigned to focus on other things under DoC where she believes she would be more effective.<\/p>\n
\u201cI sincerely appreciated you serving as [DoC] commissioner. I understand the duties and responsibilities of your office and value the tremendous contributions you have made to the department, my administration, and the Commonwealth,\u201d said Torres in his letter to Cabrera.<\/p>\n
Torres has also offered Cabrera the position to be the director of DoC\u2019s Civil Division.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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