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St. Ann Municipal Corporation Office of the Contractor General November 2017
CHAIRMAN:
In therms
[sic]
of that, the reasons that these
persons are using for group payments is
because they are persons that can be trusted
by the Constituency Office?
A:
Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN:
So how was Elsie Fullerton selected? You told
me the basis but who selected her in this
regard? I know the letter is under the hand of
the Minister, the Member of Parliament, but
in this case she was recommended by the
Member of Parliament or you recommended
Miss Fullerton?
A:
I would usually make the recommendation
to the Member of Parliament. If she has any
objections then I would have to recommend
somebody else.”
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(OCG Emphasis)
The Case of Mrs. Joan McDonald
The OCG’s review has indicated that for the period under review, Mrs. Joan McDonald was awarded one
contract by the St. Ann Municipal Corporation in the amount of $414,900.00. Mrs. McDonald who
identified herself as a member of the Executive Committee
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of the South East, St. Ann Constituency,
has appeared before the Contractor General on a number of occasions and has provided statements which
appear to be contradictory as it relates to the circumstances surrounding the award and execution of the
referenced contract.
Mrs. McDonald appeared before the Contractor General on July 15, 2015 and made the following
representations as it regards the contract which was awarded to her in the amount of $414,900.00:
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Transcript of hearing which was dated January 5, 2016, involving Ms. Andrea Smith. Pages 30-31.
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Transcript of Hearing involving Ms. Joan McDonald which was dated July 15, 2015. Pg. 63.