Thank you. Once you have chosen your Speaker-elect, that individual will assume the chair of the Territorial Leadership Committee and will preside over your proceedings for the remainder of today and tomorrow.
With regard to technical matters, Members should be aware that you are not required to turn your microphones on or off. That will be done automatically for you.
Also in front of Members, built into your desks, are the timing mechanisms. When speeches are being made, the clocks will count down the time available to you and you are asked to be mindful of the time limits that have been set and agreed to by all Members.
Your proceedings are being broadcast on the Yellowknife Community Access Television channel. Also, CKLB Radio will be carrying portions of today and tomorrow's proceedings on its northern network.
I would also like to remind Members that this is a less formal committee meeting than the House itself. When Members do wish to speak, they have the option of standing or remaining seated.