Former parliamentary secretary Michael Falzon's employment as a consultant was based on his skills as a lawyer, Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation chairman Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi said yesterday. "After evaluation, we saw that the experience and competence that Michael Falzon has as a lawyer would fit the corporation's purposes, particularly in various strategic decisions we will be taking in the near future," he said. The Times of Malta reported on Wednesday that Dr Falzon has been employed by the State entity after resigning from political office in January in the wake of the Gaffarena scandal. Dr Zrinzo Azzopardi said Dr Falzon was employed following a decision by the board. He has been engaged as a consultant on a "term contract". There was no public call for applications for the position. Dr Falzon will be receiving an annual €36,500 salary for his full-time position. When contacted earlier this week, Dr Falzon confirmed his employment with the corporation but it was not clear whether he would have to pay back his lucrative early retirement package. Dr Falzon had the option of returning to his former job at Bank of Valletta's legal office after resigning. This would...
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