Basra governor forms advisory board

BASRA / IraqiNews.com: The governor of Basra on Wednesday formed a board of advisors, which will be assigned to make recommendations in the areas of reconstruction and general performance, according to an official spokesperson. “All decisions will be based on institutional work that relies on expert opinion and advice,” a spokesperson for the governor, Salem al-Taqi, told IraqiNews.com news agency. The board consists of seven advisors, who combine scientific knowledge and professional experience, Taqi noted The Shiite city of Basra lies 590 km south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad. SS (P) 1