Robert Graham has been sacked as secretary general of the Cook Islands National Olympic Committee ©CISNOC

Robert Graham has been sacked as secretary general of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), it has been reported.

The Cook Islands News reported Graham's contract was cut short due to "unsatisfactory performance".

He had been in the job since 2013.

CISNOC members have been informed by letter that they will be advised when the appointment of a replacement secretary general is finalised, Cook Islands News reported.

Hugh Graham, President of the Cook Islands National Olympic Committee, left, has excused himself from inquiries into the role of his brother Robert, right, as secretary general ©Flickr
Hugh Graham, President of the Cook Islands National Olympic Committee, left, has excused himself from inquiries into the role of his brother Robert, right, as secretary general  ©Flickr

Graham was suspended on full pay, following a CISNOC Executive Board meeting in January. 

The meeting was to address financial and operational concerns in the organisation.

The CISNOC Executive Board expects to complete its inquiry within the next four weeks with a view to informing both Government and its members of its findings.

Earlier the CISNOC President Hugh Graham, declared a conflict of interest as brother to Robert, excusing himself from taking part in all further inquiries.