Philipsburg:--- The first information session hosted by the Ministry of Constitutional and Home Affairs was held on Tuesday at the Cultural Center in Philipsburg. Civil servants from the Ministry of Justice were updated about the dismantling of the Netherlands Antilles.Commissioner Blackman welcomed the participants and echoed his government's commitment to a smooth transition. Minister Duncan gave chronological update on what has been achieved as well as what would be happening in the period leading up to 10-10-10. He also responded to the concerns of the civil servants present.
Mr. Luud Hakken of Personnel and Organization St. Maarten, gave a presentation on the migration process of Civil servants and organizational transformation from island territory to Country (NBO). He discussed issues relating to job classification and remuneration policy, performance improvement and the social charter.
The sessions continue on Wednesday when the Ministry of Finance, Labor, Education and Social Affairs, Traffic and Communication will be invited to participate in the discussions.