MONROVIA – Representative Clarence Garr (Margibi County District #5) on Thursday, May 9 walked out of session over what he called the failure of plenary of the House of Representative to meet a quorum. Article 12.1: “A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the members of the Honorable House of Representatives. So, issues that are passed today, issues that will be voted on, on the floor will be illegally passed,” Rep. Garr told reporters immediately after his walkout. Contrary to the Deputy Chief Clerk’s pronouncement that attendance was 37, Rep. Garr maintained that the number was far less. Special Sanction for AbsenteeismMeanwhile, Rep. Garr has called for punitive measure to be taken against lawmakers who are constantly absence from session without the leadership’s consent.

Source: Front Page Africa May 09, 2019 23:37 UTC