Auditor-General sworn in

Anthony Mifsud was this afternoon sworn in as Auditor General by President Eddie Fenech Adami. Charles Deguara was sworn in as Deputy Auditor General. His appointment starts from November 3 so that the terms of the two officers does not end at the same...

Anthony Mifsud was this afternoon sworn in as Auditor General by President Eddie Fenech Adami.

Charles Deguara was sworn in as Deputy Auditor General. His appointment starts from November 3 so that the terms of the two officers does not end at the same time.

The ceremony took place at the Palace.

The appointments took place after the House of Representatives late month unanimously approved the two appointments. The nominations were made by the Prime Minister and seconded by Charles Mangion, leader of the opposition.

Mr Mifsud is a former permanent secretary at the Resources and Rural Affairs Ministry and Mr Deguara is a former permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice and House Affairs.

Mr Mifsud succeeds Joseph Galea whose second term of office expired some months ago.

The Auditor-General is an Officer of Parliament and independent of the public service.

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