GECOM Chairperson approved CEO’s application for accumulative annual leave

The Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission has noted the content of an article published in the Monday, 21st  December, 2020 edition of the Guyana Chronicle under the caption “Lowenfield sent on leave.”

The author alleged that the Chairperson of the Commission has sent the Chief Election Officer on leave. In this regard and for the sake of clarity, it should be noted that Mr. Keith Lowenfield applied on 1st September, 2020 for his accumulative 2016 – 2019 annual leave totalling 146 days.

Mr. Lowenfield’s request was approved by the Chairperson and his leave commenced on 7th September, 2020 and will conclude on 30th January, 2021.