Guyana's opposition-controlled Parliament seeks financial control of agencies
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - Legislators in Guyana have voted to allow Parliament to control the finances of several state agencies in a move to dilute the president's control over them.
The agencies include the prosecutor's office and elections commission and currently rely on a fund controlled by Cabinet members.
The vote angered members of the ruling party, with Attorney General Anil Nandlall saying he will advise President Donald Ramotar to veto the bill.
In the past, leaders of those agencies have complained about having to wait on Cabinet members to approve their vacation allowances and travel and training expenses.
The opposition-controlled Parliament voted on the bill late Thursday.