Marigot: -- Leader of the RRR party Alain Richardson has openly criticized senator Louis Constant Fleming for the amendments he made to the organic law without consulting with the territorial council. Richardson said it is clear that Constant Fleming believes that he is still the president of the COM while Frantz Gumbs is his puppet. Richardson said based on how the senator acted its clear he is still running the show behind the scenes.
He said Fleming is acting more like a dictator when he decided to make the changes regarding the portfolios and to reduce the power of the executive council. Richardson further explained that the senator in his proposal is looking to reduce the power of the vice presidents and to give more power to the president. This he said can be used as weapon against vice presidents who do not agree with the president. The president would also have the power to decide on who gets a building permit.
The opposition leader said doing so is opening the door to corruption since the president can be easily influenced when it comes to granting of building permits. He said in the proposed amendments Fleming wants the president would be the sole person to decide on these permits. He said investors could easily bribe their way in. Richardson said Fleming disrespected both the executive and territorial council and it is hope that the majority would understand what had taken place.
Last week SMN News reported that the Union Pour le Progres met where they discussed the amendments of the organic laws and the decisions the senator has taken regarding the amendments.
Senator Fleming is currently off island and could not be reached for a comment.
