State Comptroller-elect Michael Ravilo responded to the High Court of Justice, insisting his election was lawful and arguing that the law provides safeguards ensuring the comptroller's independence, even given prior ties. The court is weighing petitions against the appointment.
In a response submitted to the High Court of Justice on Tuesday, State Comptroller-elect Michael Ravilo insisted that his election by the Knesset was conducted lawfully. Ravilo pushed back against criticism over potential conflicts of interest, writing: 'Israeli law determines that it is possible to find decent people who will act objectively and professionally — even if they had prior ties with the appointing or audited bodies — in light of the guarantees in the Basic Law and the State Comptroller Law that ensure the comptroller's independence.'
The response comes as the High Court weighs multiple petitions against Ravilo's appointment, including one from retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron, who last week asked the court to freeze the appointment, calling the second Knesset vote unlawful. Ravilo's response sets the stage for a likely court ruling on the challenges before he can formally assume office.
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