A committee of MLAs has reversed its decision not to reappoint auditor general John Doyle, instead suggesting he stay on the job for another two years.
"He wanted to be reappointed for six years, so his decision is whether or not to accept a reappointment for a couple of extra years," said Kathy Corrigan, MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake. Corrigan was one of two New Democrats on a commit-tee of five tasked with deciding whether the auditor general would continue his post for another six years. The in camera, Liberal-dominated committee originally decided to not reappoint Doyle, which drew widespread criticism. Premier Christy Clark then suggested the committee members reconsider their decision, and on Wednesday they reversed it.
"I think what happened was they mishandled the whole thing so badly," Corrigan said. "The Liberals did not like the auditor general and I believe wanted to get rid of him."
Doyle was not available for comment by Burnaby NOW deadlines, but a spokesperson from his office said he needed to discuss the decision with family.
If Doyle turns down the job, the government will need to recruit a new candidate.
"My guess is he'll probably make up his mind in the next day or so," Corrigan said on Thursday. "It's a really important position to be the watchdog for the books and the legislature - the government."
