Details on the intention to resign of an international member of the Vetting Commission

Maria Giuliana Civinini, one of the three international members of the Vetting Commission, has notified the President of the Parliament, the Chair of the Committee on Legal Affairs, Appointments and Immunities, and the Chairperson of the Vetting Commission of her intent to resign effective on 15 May 2024. In a letter to the Parliament, Ms. Civinini stated that it had been an honor to serve on the Commission and she was grateful for the opportunity. A new member may be appointed by Parliament as provided in Law 65/2023.

Ms. Civinini is a retired judge with more than 40 years experience in the Italian judiciary, including President of the Tribunal in Pisa and Member of the High Council of the Judiciary. Commission chairperson Scott Bales thanked her for her many contributions to the work of the Vetting Commission, extending from the adoption of its rules through the evaluation process.

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