Al-Huwail: No Preference for Appointed Members Over Elected Ones... Accountability for All

Al-Huwail emphasized, during her meeting with appointed members of cooperative societies, that appointed members do not enjoy any privileges over elected ones; rather, they bear greater responsibility due to the trust placed in them by the state. She affirmed that the appointments were made to implement reforms, follow up on violations, and conduct investigations, not to replace elected councils or diminish their role.

She stressed that compliance with the ministry’s directives, decisions, and cooperative work regulations is non-negotiable, underscoring the need for swift investigation of all violations and suspicions, and the prompt imposition of legal measures against those responsible, without delay or exception.

Al-Huwail directed the intensification of field supervision over cooperative societies and their branches, monitoring cleanliness, quality of goods, and investment facilities, coordinating with competent authorities regarding prices, accelerating the implementation of the unified visual identity, and adhering to the policy of replacement and Kuwaitization of jobs in accordance with approved regulations.

She also stressed the necessity of regulating administrative performance and professional discipline, ensuring the regularity of board of directors’ meetings, and following up on the implementation of decisions. She announced the organization of a specialized training day to introduce the new cooperative work regulations and ensure their correct application.

Al-Huwail affirmed that cooperative societies were established to serve citizens, not to pursue personal interests or settle disputes. She stressed that the ministry would not hesitate to take legal action against any board of directors or member found in violation, up to dissolution when legal grounds exist. She reiterated that the law applies to all, with no immunity for violators, whether appointed or elected.