**Temporary Investigative Commission Seeks Extension of Working Term**
The Temporary Investigative Commission in Georgia is requesting an extra month to complete its work. The commission, led by Tea Tsulukiani, has been operating for five months and needs more time to finalize its report.
According to Tsulukiani, the commission will ask the Parliament Bureau to include the issue of extending their mandate on the agenda of a plenary session by June 20 or no later than June 23. The proposal to extend the term was put to a vote during today’s session and received support from the members.
The commission’s work has been ongoing for six months, but under the law, they are only allowed to operate for up to six months. Tsulukiani explained that while the public sees the visible part of their activities, much of the work done behind the scenes includes daily coordination with administrative staff, reviewing letters, and drafting the report.
“We’ve considered and put to a vote the proposal to request a final, sixth-month extension of our mandate,” said Tsulukiani. “But we’ve also discussed that in July, public sessions will be rare, as all our resources will be focused on completing the draft report.”
**What This Means for the Commission**
The commission’s work will slow down in July, with only exceptional cases allowing public sessions to continue. However, sessions involving interrogations conducted by three members of the commission may still take place.
Tsulukiani proposed that the final report be approved on August 4, with the draft being submitted to Parliament at a plenary session in early September. This would mean that the commission’s work will effectively come to an end after six months.
**Commentary**
The Temporary Investigative Commission has been under scrutiny for its handling of sensitive cases and allegations of wrongdoing within government circles. The request for an extension suggests that they require more time to thoroughly investigate these claims, raising questions about their ability to complete the task within the original timeframe.
By extending their mandate, the commission may be able to delve deeper into the issues at hand, potentially uncovering new information or evidence. However, this also raises concerns about the potential for further delays and the impact on public trust in the investigation process.
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