(Office of the Governor) — Gov. Ralph DLG Torres on Monday issued the following memorandum to all department and activity heads:
“During this time of the year, we remind ourselves of the importance of giving thanks. I want to take the time to thank our community for continuing to look out for one another as we move into a new phase of recovery in the CNMI. I thank you all for your mutual kindness and cooperation, as you have played an immense role in our progress as a Commonwealth.
“In the spirit of thanks, I am hereby authorizing the non-essential employees of the Commonwealth Government’s Executive Branch to take Administrative Leave after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.
“This Thanksgiving, let us celebrate our community’s resilience, our love and care for one another, and our successes that we have achieved from working together. My family, my administration, and I wish you and your loved ones many blessings, good health, and a happy and safe Thanksgiving.”
Runoff election day holiday
In a separate memorandum, the governor reminded department and activity heads as well as all government employees that Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 is the date designated by the Commonwealth Election Commission as the runoff election day, and thus a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. See 1 CMC § 6508.
“Accordingly, all non-essential government workers are granted holiday leave on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022,” the governor said.
Ralph DLG Torres
