Governor General Sir Patrick Allen is to move forward with the appointments of two key positions at the Integrity Commission (IC).

A statement from Kings House sought to clarify the process regarding Integrity Commission appointments, following concerns raised in the media that the anti-corruption agency was operating with key positions vacant.

King’s House, notes that while it is not customary for the office to discuss constitutional or statutory appointments publicly, the Governor General wanted to clarify that every measure has been taken to resolve the matter lawfully and expeditiously.

According to Kings House, the IC’s recommendations for the positions of director of corruption prosecution and executive director, received in June and July, departed from the long- established precedent guiding such appointments.

Kings House adds that after the commission refuted efforts to resolve the matter, the Governor General sought a formal opinion from the Attorney General’s Chambers to ensure that his actions were consistent with law and constitutional propriety.

The Kings House statement says that opinion was shared with the commission, which this week complied with the administrative precedent.

It adds that the governor-general will therefore proceed to invite the recommended individuals to take and subscribe to the prescribed oaths of office.

Kings House says the Governor General has also resubmitted his concerns on legislative gaps in the Integrity Commission Act to the prime minister for parliamentary review.