This is the second meeting of the Territorial Leadership Committee for the Members of the 18th Legislative Assembly. In front of you, in addition to the agenda, is a package of information in 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 how they are to conduct the proceedings in the House today. The process for the election for the Speaker will begin with self-nominations from the floor. In accordance with your agreed upon procedures, I will ask Members to indicate if they wish to allow their names to stand for the Speaker's position. Once Members indicate their interest, each candidate will then 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 selection process for the selection of your Speaker?