This is the first meeting of the Territorial Leadership Committee for the Members of the 15th Legislative Assembly. In front of you, in addition to the agenda, is a package of information and various forms including the guidelines and procedures for the selection of your Speaker, Premier and Cabinet Members. There are several items that will assist Members in addressing how they are to proceed through this committee today and tomorrow.
Members should be aware that you are not required to turn your microphones on and off. That will be done automatically for you.
The process for election of the Speaker will begin with nominations from the floor. Once the nominations are closed, voting will commence by secret ballot. There will be no speeches or questions and if only one nomination is received, that Member shall be acclaimed. Are all Members of the committee in agreement with this process for selection of Speaker?