Commission suspends DMR Exec Director Walker

The SunHerald is reporting via Twitter that the Commission on Marine Resources has indefinitely suspended without pay Executive Director Bill Walker.

The Commission held a special called meeting Friday, December 28, and met in executive sesion for over 3 hours.

The suspension comes amidst an ongoing state and federal investigation into the state agency’s land, personnel, and other dealings.

UPDATE: Here’s the link to the SunHerald story.