Al-Hawila: "Security inquiries" for appointed managers and interim boards of associations

Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Amtal Al-Huwail has directed appointed managers and interim boards of directors in cooperative societies to submit quarterly development plans that include clear, measurable targets. Al-Huwail told KUNA that this step is part of a comprehensive reassessment of managers and interim boards, aimed at enhancing administrative and professional performance, strengthening governance, and tightening oversight in the cooperative sector. She added that the quarterly development plans aim to address shortcomings, improve services, and enhance the financial and operational performance of the societies, subject to periodic monitoring and evaluation by the relevant sector. She clarified that the evaluation will include reviewing performance levels, adherence to assigned duties and responsibilities, efficiency in managing the society’s affairs, and safeguarding its funds, assets, shareholders’ rights, and state funds. Al-Huwail further stated that she has also directed conducting periodic security inquiries regarding those appointed, reviewing financial disclosure statements, and verifying compliance with their submission and updating in accordance with prescribed legal provisions and procedures. She emphasized that continued appointment will be linked to performance levels, adherence, evaluation results, implementation of development plans, and compliance with integrity and governance requirements, stressing that necessary measures will be taken against any shortcomings or failure to meet appointment requirements. Al-Huwail said that temporary appointment is a responsibility that demands tangible results during the appointment period, ensuring the protection of societies’ funds and shareholders’ interests, and reinforcing principles of transparency, integrity, and oversight in cooperative work. She stressed that no appointment is immune from evaluation and accountability, affirming that those who deliver results and uphold trust will continue, while those proven deficient or involved in conflicts of interest will have no place in managing shareholders’ and state funds.