Thank you, Members. This is the first meeting of the Territorial Leadership Committee for the Members of the 17th 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 members of the Executive Council. There are several items that will assist Members in addressing how they are to conduct their proceedings in this committee today.
The process for the election of the Speaker will begin with self-nominations from the floor. In accordance with your agreed upon procedures, I will ask Members to indicate whether they wish to allow their names to stand for the Speaker’s position. Once Members indicate their interest, 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, the Member shall be acclaimed. Are all members of the committee in agreement with this process for the selection of the Speaker?