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Parsons calls on government to appoint Max Ruelokke as
Chair and CEO of C-NLOPB May 1, 2006
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Kelvin Parsons, Opposition Natural Resources Critic and MHA for the District
of Burgeo-Lapoile, says Mr. Max Ruelokke should be appointed as Chair and
CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB)
effective immediately. Last year, a dispute arose between the federal and provincial governments concerning who would be the new head of the C-NLOPB. As a result, a panel was formed, a selection process was undertaken, and Max Ruelokke was chosen for the position of Chair and CEO. "I am very disappointed and surprised that the provincial government will not allow the appointment of Mr. Ruelokke to take place," said Mr. Parsons. "The proper process was followed and the selection panel established by both governments recommended that Mr. Ruelokke be appointed to this position. It is unfortunate that the Premier and Minister of Natural Resources are delaying this appointment because their candidate wasn’t the person chosen for this position. "In the House of Assembly this afternoon, Premier Williams refused to answer my question as to why the provincial government is unwilling to support this appointment. Mr. Ruelokke’s qualifications are second to none and he has proven himself to be a quality candidate. At this point in time, with the failed discussions on the Hebron/Ben Nevis project, uncertainty with future developments in the oil and gas sector, and the need for regulatory certainty, the appointment of Mr. Ruelokke is of timely importance. "The time has come for the Premier to stop interfering and allow the C-NLOPB to be run effectively. The people of the province have been waiting long enough for this appointment and now is the time for Mr. Ruelokke to assume his duties." |
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