Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea, officiated at the swearing in ceremony of members of the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission.
The two members are:
- Ms. Theresa Jaintong, OBE representing the National Council of Women, and,
- Rev. Roger Joseph representing PNG Council of Churches.
Their appointment as members representing their respective organisations to the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission is in accordance with the Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates.
These positions became vacant due to the passing of the Churches Representative and the resignation of the Women’s Representative in the Commission.
Ms. Jaintong and Rev. Joseph were nominated by their respective organisations to be their representative in the commission.
Other members of the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission are:
The Clerk of Parliament, ex officio
The Electoral Commissioner, ex officio
The Registrar, ex officio,
The Chairman of National Fiscal & Economic Commission, ex officio.
The appointment of the members of the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission was gazette on 16th July 2018.