Professor Errol Miller steps down as ECJ head

Professor Errol Miller has officially stepped down as chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ).

He told the RJR News Centre Tuesday night that he submitted his letter of resignation to Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen on Monday.

His replacement is expected to be announced shortly. A source told RJR News that word on the new ECJ chairman could come in a few days.

Professor Miller headed the Electoral Commission since its formation in December 2006. The Commission's functions include establishing policies governing the registration of electors and giving advice to the Director of Elections.

Last month the spotlight was turned on the ECJ after the Auditor-General’s Department uncovered discrepancies in salaries paid to the director and deputy director of the Commission.

Other breaches uncovered included the Commission's dead electors processing procedures, governance structure and it was also revealed that since the Electoral Commission commenced operations in December 2006 it had not produced financial statements in according with the ECJ Act.