TAIPEI (TVBS News) — In response to the Kuomintang's (KMT) hopes to expand its personnel power, Premier Chen Chien-jen emphasized the importance of abiding by constitutional regulations on Wednesday (Feb. 7).
KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling asserted that personnel approval should rest with the Legislative Yuan. Future unqualified leaders should be dismissed by parliament, Weng suggested. The KMT also proposes the establishment of a Special Investigation Division within Parliament.
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators responded to the KMT's initiative, arguing that constitutional amendments need to be carried out first.
"Taiwan is a country where the constitution, democracy, and rule of law prevail," Premier Chen said. "For the executive and legislative branches, the constitution has numerous regulations. I believe every agency should follow the guidelines of the constitution and related principles in all their tasks."