Ex-marshals in draw for new jobs
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The Justice Ministry yesterday had 66 staff members from its now-disbanded marshals unit attend a draw to determine their new job assignments at other law enforcement agencies or ministry offices around the country.
The meeting for reassignments – presided over by permanent secretary Pol General Chatchawal Suksomjit – had staff members sign up for new jobs. Some offices receiving overwhelming attention resorted to a draw. The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission offered only eight positions but 28 staff members applied.
A source at the ministry said that such an unprecedented method could spur legal challenges, as regulations require an agency executive to make a decision on who should be getting the job.
The ministry disbanded the unit last week due to a lack of clear responsibilities and the absence of regulations when it was set up under the Abhisit government.
