Herrera guarantees wardens' employment, hints at better conditions

Existing local wardens will be asked to successfully complete training in communication skills and legal aspects.

25 February 2014, 12:00am
by James J. Piscopo

1 min read

Parliamentary Secretary for local governance Jose Herrera this evening met with a numerous crowd of local wardens as part of a consultation process for the proposed reform of local enforcement.

Herrera said the proposed changes will not have a negative impact on the current local wardens, and guaranteed their employment in the upcoming reform.

The proposed reform sees the end of the local enforcement system run by the private sector, which would be replaced by a centralised management unit.

Herrera said the role of the warden will cease to be focused on giving out fines as was the situation in the past. However, he underlined the need for further training, in particular focusing on communication skills, environmental law and to some extent some legal background.

The Junior Minister acknowledged the hardships that wardens had to face on a daily basis due to their unpopularity, and condemned all type of aggression.

On behalf of the General Workers Union, Corey Greenland said the union intended to take this opportunity to ask for better working conditions to its members.

The meeting, held in the GWU's headquarters, resumed behind closed doors.

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