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Mapp Signs Executive Order Giving Potter Oversight Over 'Certain Areas' Within Dept. Of Sports, Parks And Recreation

ST. CROIX -- Governor Kenneth Mapp has signed an executive order giving Lieutenant Governor Osbert Potter oversight of "certain areas" within the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, a Government House press release issued this afternoon has made known. The governor stated that his action should not be construed as diminishing the authority of Commissioner Pedro Cruz, and contented that Mr. Potter has certain unique abilities that will help advance progress within the department. "The Lt. Governor possesses the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in the area of sports and recreation and the assignment of responsibility and oversight of certain areas within the DSP&R would utilize the knowledge, skills abilities and experience to improve the efficiency and productivity in the executive branch of Government," Mr. Mapp said. The areas where Potter was given oversight include athletic training and development programs, inter-island sporting and athletic events, sports and re...