Meechai rejects ‘restructuring’ speculation
Chief charter drafter Meechai Ruchupan has rejected speculation that the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) is considering restructuring independent agencies, including the Election Commission.
The speculation surfaced after Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn remarked on Tuesday that the CDC must restructure all agencies if it was considering doing so to the EC.
Meechai said Wednesday the CDC has not addressed the issue at any of its meetings and it has not had any thoughts on the issue. He urged all sides to stop speculating.
The CDC, he said, would meet with concerned parties on September 21 and listen to their views before taking any action.
Meechi was asked if he thought the EC would need restructuring as the appointment of two additional commissioners would possibly cause differences in work style. He replied that different work style should not be an excuse as people have to work with others with various backgrounds.