The Constitutional Offices Commission (COC) is scheduled to meet this afternoon, Prime Minister and Chairperson Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed yesterday.
In May, the COC provided recommendations to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere regarding candidates for the positions of Supervisor of Elections, Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, and Auditor-General.
Rabuka stated, “The COC will meet tomorrow (today) afternoon. They have not sent those out, they might come in today (yesterday).”
The COC members include Prime Minister Rabuka, Government representative Jon Apted, Cema Bolabola, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu, Opposition representative Tupou Draunidalo, and Attorney-General Graham Leung.
The COC is responsible for advising and recommending appointments to the President for several key positions, including the Chair and members of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, the Electoral Commission, the Supervisor of Elections, Parliament Secretary General, Public Service Commission, Police Commissioner, Fiji Correction Services Commissioner, Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Auditor General, and Reserve Bank Governor.
Secretary for COC, Solicitor-General Ropate Green, did not comment at the time of publication.
Meanwhile, the commission has been allocated $200,000 in the 2024-2025 National Budget, a significant increase from the $20,000 allocated in the 2023-2024 budget.