Independent Effectiveness Review of the Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission

#TurksandCaicos, December 10, 2023 – Her Excellency the Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam and the Chairman of the Integrity Commission Hon. Justice Lobban Jackson, with the support of the Board of Commissioners, on Thursday (December 7) announced jointly an independent effectiveness review of the Integrity Commission.

The effectiveness review will assess the accountable and transparent discharge of the Integrity Commission’s constitutional duties.

This will include the effectiveness of its governance and compliance framework, its resourcing and the discharge of its enforcement powers. Public consultation will form a key part of the effectiveness review.

Her Excellency the Governor said “The Integrity Commission holds a significant role within the governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands affirming standards of accountability for individuals holding public office. The review will ensure the effective fulfilment of the Integrity Commission’s duties and provide public confidence in our

governance of public standards of accountability.”

Hon. Ms. Justice Lobban Jackson said “We welcome this review to ensure the Integrity Commission is performing its constitutional duties to maximum effect and to reassure the public’s confidence in our institution.”

The terms of reference for the review are attached as an annex.  Further details in respect of the review and how individuals and organizations will be engaged as part of the public consultation will be issued in January.

Caption: From a November 29 meeting  between Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, Turks and Caicos Islands Governor and Chair of the Integrity Commission, Justice Tanya Lobban-Jackson.