Govt to appoint temporary board at Islamic charity
AMMAN The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) will in the coming days appoint an administrative body to run the Islamic Centre Charity Society pending legal action regarding its finances, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Sunday. The boards replacement follows a decision by Ammans prosecutor general yesterday banning the administration from exercising their responsibilities as of July 9. The Cabinet referred the charitys file to the prosecutors office for legal action last Wednesday after a joint committee comprising officials from the Audit Bureau and the MoSD scrutinised the societys records. In its report, the panel detailed violations, reservations and comments, on the financial performance of the organisation, which by law reports to the MoSD.
Legal expert and attorney Sahel Jaroudi told The Jordan Times the prosecutors decision means that none of the members of the societys administrative body can make decisions or act in his capacity as a member. Petra quoted Minister of Social Development Suleiman Tarawneh as saying he would notify the Central Bank of Jordans governor to issue a statement to Jordan-based banks not to accept cheques signed by any of the charitys board members. The charity runs healthcare centres, private schools, orphanages and social welfare centres in addition to the Islamic Hospital in Amman. The organisation, which has branches across the country, is affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, the largest opposition group.
Posted by: Fred 2006-07-10 |