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Tuesday, December 31, 2013 | 3:43 PMMANCHESTER, Jamaica — Christopher Powell, who has held the position as Secretary/Manager of the Manchester Parish Council for the last year, will be taking up a similar role at the St Mary Parish Council.Mayor Brenda Ramsay made the confirmation on Monday. Powell is reportedly trading places with David Parkes who is slated to take up office in Mandeville on Thursday January 2.Ramsay said that due to the “exigencies” of the service transfer is a natural procedure for Secretary/managers.She sought to dispel rumours that Powell was leaving for political reasons.“The Public Service Commission (which manages public sector appointments and transfers) is a professional body…. I have never heard Mr Powell speak one way or the other. It’s not a political office that he has,” she insisted.Powell could not be reached for a comment on Tuesday. Director of Finance David Harris is temporarily acting as Secretary/manager.The 15-member Manchester Parish Council is controlled by the ruling People’s National Party (PNP).- Alicia SutherlandLike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaobserverFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamaicaObserver
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Manchester Parish Council Secretary/manager moving on
