Belmopan. June 1, 2021. 3:50 p.m.
On Friday, May 28, 2021, the National Human Resource Management Committee (NHRMC) held its first meeting in preparation for the 2021 Hurricane Season. 
According to Part III, Section 6 (5) of the Disaster Preparedness Response Act (the Act), Chapter 145 of the Laws of Belize (Revised Edition 2011) establishes the National Human Resource Management Committee. The NHRMC is to allocate appropriate human resources to serve as responders for emergency management duties.
Mr. Rolando Zetina, CEO in the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and chairperson of the NHRMC, expressed his gratitude to the men and women on the committee who have served selflessly over the past years. He emphasized how important the role of each public officer is during times of emergency.
“Public servants have had to think quickly and creatively during times of disaster, and many have put their lives at risk during these times in order to continue serving the public. The citizens of Belize can rest assured that this committee will ensure that citizens’ safety and needs are looked after. The work begins now,” Mr. Zetina stated.
The NHRMC is made up of the following persons:
Chairperson, NHRMC – Mr. Rolando Zetina, CEO, Ministry of the Public Service
Liaison Officer – Ms. Adriana Gonzalez, administrative officer, Ministry of the Public Service
HR Coordinator, Corozal – Ms. Arisia Brown, finance officer, Corozal Sub-Treasury
HR Coordinator, Orange Walk – Mr. Carlos Contreras, finance officer, Orange Walk Sub-Treasury
Zone Coordinator, Belize Rural (North) – Ms. Sherilock Humes, first class clerk, Belize Tax Service
Zone Coordinator, Belize Rural (West) – Ms. June Sanker, cultural officer, Ministry of Education
Zone Coordinator, Belize Rural (Belrive) – Ms. Felicia Leslie, senior secretary, Supreme Court
Zone Coordinator, Belize City (North) – Mr. James Gabriel, Postmaster General
Zone Coordinator, Belize City (East) – Ms. Diedra Lopez, secretary III, Belize Postal Service
Zone Coordinator, Belize City (West) – Ms. Rosalie Burgess, secretary I, QUADS
Zone Coordinator, Belize City (South) – Mr. Elvis Franklin, education officer, Ministry of Education
HR Coordinator, San Pedro – Mr. Leodan Torres, finance officer, Sub-Treasury
HR Coordinator, Belmopan – Ms. Dorla Hewlett, senior secretary
HR Coordinator, Cayo – Ms. Jacqueline Trapp, finance officer, Cayo Sub-Treasury
Asst. HR Coordinator, Cayo – Ms. Glenda Valdez, administrative officer, Ministry of the Public Service
HR Coordinator, Stann Creek – Ms. Cynthia Villagran, finance officer, Dangriga Sub-Treasury
HR Coordinator, Toledo – Mr. Pastor Perez, finance officer, Punta Gorda Sub-Treasury
The citizens of Belize can be confident that this committee will ensure that their safety is of primary concern and their basic needs will be addressed.
Ends
