Shared Directors (SDs) for the Transport Sector ^Featured

The Transport Sector is comprised of the following Public Enterprises (PEs):

1. Ports Authority Tonga;
2. Tonga Airports Limited; and
3. Friendly Islands Shipping Agency.

The successful SD appointees for the Transport Sector are as follows:

1. Mr Stephen Edwards;
2. Dr. Cpt Sione Tu‘itupou Fotu;
3. Mr Viliami Takau Jr;
4. Mr Tomifa Paea; and
5. Ms Helen Po‘uliva‘ati Toli.

Mr Edwards has been appointed as Chairperson and Dr Tu‘itupou has been appointed as Deputy Chairperson. The appointees have been equally granted an initial service term of one (1) year with a possible extension of up to three (3) years.

Background: Fairness & Due Process

The Ministry commenced implementing policies and guidelines on the Reform Shared Directors for Public Enterprises (PEs) Program as per approved by Cabinet on 12th June 2015.

The selection and appointment processes are implemented in accordance with the Public Enterprises Act and Guidelines for a Skills Based Selection and Appointment Process for Public Enterprises Directors, and the Cabinet also approved for the Hon. Minister of Public Enterprises to appoint members of an Independent Selection Committee (ISC) to select the appropriate directors, subsequently, submitting it to the Minister for his discretion and Cabinet’s consent.

The SD vacancies for the Transport Sector were advertised on local newspapers and websites, with the availability of Post Descriptions on request. The Transport Sector ISC was appointed as an independent and impartial pre-screening body to analyze and shortlist applicants for interview, prior to submitting a proposal of prospective appointees for the Minister’s due consideration and approval.

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