Tim Mercer (Clerk Of The House) on Item 4: Opening Remarks By The Clerk Of The Legislative Assembly

On October 16th, 2007. See this statement in context.

Item 4: Opening Remarks By The Clerk Of The Legislative Assembly
Item 4: Opening Remarks By The Clerk Of The Legislative Assembly

October 15th, 2007

Tim Mercer Clerk Of The House

This is the first meeting of the Territorial Leadership Committee for the Members of the 16th 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 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.

The process for election of the Speaker will begin with nominations from the floor. Once the nominations are closed, each candidate will be permitted to make a five-minute speech. The speeches will be made in alphabetical order, by surname. Questions to the candidates will not be permitted. Voting will then commence by secret ballot. 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?

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Tim Mercer (Clerk Of The House) on Item 4: Opening Remarks By The Clerk Of The Legislative Assembly

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