Assistant AG named Dunn's replacement

Merwan Saher has been chosen to succeed Fred Dunn as Alberta's new auditor general.

Saher has been the province's assistant auditor general since 1996. An all-party committee of MLAs tasked with finding Dunn's replacement made the recommendation, the government said on Monday.

Saher grew up in England and was educated there. Prior to joining the auditor generals office in 1980, he worked as an audit professionalin the private sector in both Great Britain and Iran.

The committee's choice must be confirmed by the legislative assembly through the passage ofa motion. The appointment is then made by the province's lieutenant governor.

Dunn served as Alberta's auditor general for eight years before stepping down in February.