The Southern Highlands Provincial Assembly has sworn-in its PEC members today.
The event took place at the Provincial capital, Mendi.
In his official speech to the PEC members, chairman and Governor, William Powi told the leaders that it's about time SHP moves forward and not to be stagnant.
"Let us put away our political indifference and serve the people and move the province forward.
"We cannot just sit back and let problems take control of our province, but stand up and solve the issues at hand.
"We are leaders and we're elected to serve our people."
The swearing in ceremony was conducted by provincial magistrate, Edward Kupo.
Meantime, MPs sworn-in included, Governor, William Powi, Ialibu Pangia MP, and Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, Mendi MP, Michael Nali, Imbonggu MP, Pila Ninigi, and Kagua Erave MP, Wesley Raminai.
The Nipa Kutubu M, Jeffrey Komal was not able to attend the swearing-in because he was sick.