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6 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 12 FEBRUARY 2020 NEWS ANALYSIS 1. Proceed to elect a new leader of the Opposition The rebels may proceed to remove De- lia from leader of the Opposition. With 15 Mps already reportedly being in favour of a change in leadership, they may well have the votes to do so. But MPs have so far refrained from tak- ing a vote to formalise their position. In the absence of such a vote it is unlikely that the President will intervene to appoint a new op- position leader. If the rebels do not act now, Delia may be able to call their bluff. For after crossing the Rubicon and exposing themselves, the rebels can't afford to lose the momentum. Still, the rebels will also have to unite behind an alter- native name, something that may be easier said than done considering the bleak pros- pects any new leader would face. Moreover MPs have no power to remove Delia from party leader. The prospect will also leave the party with two leaders, some- thing, which would leave party members and voters even more disoriented. Delia has already hinted that he may take unspecified actions against MPs not toeing the line. A decision by MPs to elect a new Opposi- tion leader may result in a formal split espe- cially if the rebels are expelled from the party. But the party statute makes it clear that party members can only be expelled by the party's executive where Delia may not even have a majority. This would result in a permanent paralysis with the two factions unable to win a decisive victory. The risk would be a free-fall in support, as the party is increasingly perceived as a joke. 2. Make Delia's life hell by electing rebels to key posts The rebels are aware of the limits imposed by the party's statute which includes no pro- vision on removing a leader elected by party Despite being increasingly isolated with the resignation of key allies, PN leader Adrian Delia has thrown the ball back to the rebel MPs by staying on. As the prospect of a long war of attrition looms on the party, JAMES DEBONO asks what options are left for the rebels What options do the PN rebels Administration Officer – Legal Administrative Assistant • A pass (at least at Grade 1-5, Grade C or a comparable level) in six (6) subjects at MQF level 3 which must include Maltese, English and Mathematics; • Highly organised, efficient and able to manage own workload. • IT Literate in the use of all Microsoft applications. • Having previously worked in other legal roles is an asset. • A minimum of 3 years' experience within the legal sector; • Able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet tight deadlines; Job Title: Qualifications: Experience: JOB VACANCY MAIN JOB PURPOSE: To take responsibility for the administration of court related matters Directly assists management to function in the efficient management of specific services within the Directorate / Unit; Takes responsibility for the implementation and / or coordination of tasks which require an element of judgment, interpretation or discretion within established policies, procedures and standards; Performs direct supervisory duties of clerical / administrative staff; Represents management on the basis of delegated responsibility. Carries out other administrative and clerical duties as required. Jobsplus permit no. 36/2020 Closing Date: 17th February 2020 Apply at: hr.la@landsauthority.org.mt https://landsauthority.org.mt/about-us/careers/