London Assembly responds to Tim Parker resignation
Commenting on today�s announcement that First Deputy Mayor, Tim Parker, has resigned as Chief Executive of the Greater London Authority (GLA) Group � the third mayoral appointment to do so - Jennette Arnold AM, Chair of the London Assembly, said: �The London Assembly raised concerns about Tim Parker�s appointment as Chair of Transport for London (TfL) and how the position would work alongside his other role in the GLA group.1
(PressZoom) - Commenting on today�s announcement that First Deputy Mayor, Tim Parker, has resigned as Chief Executive of the Greater London Authority ( GLA ) Group � the third mayoral appointment to do so - Jennette Arnold AM, Chair of the London Assembly, said:
�The London Assembly raised concerns about Tim Parker�s appointment as Chair of Transport for London ( TfL ) and how the position would work alongside his other role in the GLA group.1
�This latest news confirms our concerns were justified.
�The Assembly demanded clarity on the precise nature and responsibilities, including any staff management role, of the GLA Group Chief Executive. Therefore we welcome today�s announcement as it indicates Boris Johnson has realised that as elected Mayor he must take more of a central decision-making role rather than delegating his responsibilities to his deputies.
�The Assembly�s role is to hold the Mayor to account on behalf of Londoners, and as part of this, we will be looking closely2 at this seemingly shambolic situation to ensure it doesn�t affect the Mayor�s ability to run London effectively.�
Notes to Editors
The Assembly Confirmation Hearings Committee�s letter to the Mayor regarding Tim Parker�s appointment as Chair of TfL can be found at: http://www.london.gov.uk/assembly/assemmtgs/2008/plenaryjuly09/item06a.rtf The Assembly�s Business Management and Administration Committee will be meeting on 10 September and is in the process of looking at the appointments process for senior GLA staff and consultants. As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor. For media enquiries, please contact Dana Gavin on 020 7983 4603 or Mital Shamji on 020 7983 4504. For out of hours media enquiries, call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the London Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit on 020 7983 4100.
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