Clarita Pech will be the first woman clerk of the National Assembly of Belize.
Pech has been with the National Assembly for over 25 years and is both experienced and well trained in Parliamentary procedures. She will continue to oversee the day to day operations of the National Assembly of Belize. She will also continue her role as the accounting officer for the offices of the contractor general, the ombudsman and the integrity commission. She has been acting as Clerk since her predecessor Edie Webster retired in June. Speaker of the House Vlqaries woods told us, quote, "(Pech) has been giving invaluable guidance to all members of the National Assembly for several years. Her continued service to the parliament and country is exemplary and commendable."end quote.
And Woods also commenced her second week of chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer and on her socials she posted this bold image, with the caption "Warrior Mode. We doing this". As she concludes week two of Chemo, we continue to support her through this journey.