Economist Nelson Shack Yalta was sworn in as the new Comptroller General of Peru for the next seven-year term.
The ceremony was held at Lima-based Justice Palace headquarters on Monday evening.
At the site, 45-year-old Shack took the oath before Judicial Branch Chairman Duberli Rodriguez.
Election
As is known, Shack's
election took place last Wednesday at the Permanent Commission of Congress, where the proposal received a majority of votes (18 in favor, 1 against and 4 abstentions).
The economist will replace former Comptroller Edgar Alarcon, who was relieved of his position due to major offences within the public service.
In Peru, a Comptroller General serves a seven-year term and is elected by a majority of votes by Congress Permanent Commission members.
The Comptroller General's Office is responsible for supervising, monitoring and verifying the correct management, collection, and use of State resources and property.
In order to perform its functions appropriately, the Office is endowed with administrative, functional, economic and financial autonomy.