This is page numbers 24 - 48 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 1st Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was report.

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Thank you. At the notice of motion stage, the "whereases" are not necessary, just the resolution. Notices of motions. Mr. Gargan.

Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, December 12, 1991, I will move the following motion: Now therefore, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that this Legislative Assembly support the establishment of a tax reform commission for the Northwest Territories; and further, that the Minister of Finance and cabinet prepare a prospective terms of reference for a tax reform commission to be presented for approval to the Legislative Assembly during the second session. Thank you.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Notices of motions. Notices of motions. Item 13, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.

John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, December 12, 1991, I shall move that Bill 1, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1991-92, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Patterson.

Dennis Patterson Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, December 12, 1991, I shall move that Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Adoption of the French Version of Statutes and Statutory Instruments Act, be read for the first time. Thank you.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.

Notice Of Motion For First Reading Of Bill 2: Borrowing Authorization Act
Item 13: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, December 12, 1991, I shall move that Bill 2, Borrowing Authorization Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Notice Of Motion For First Reading Of Bill 2: Borrowing Authorization Act
Item 13: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 14, motions. Mr. Lewis.

Item 14: Motions
Item 14: Motions

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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion on the appointments to the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges.

Item 14: Motions
Item 14: Motions

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Unanimous consent is being requested. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, Mr. Lewis.

Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre

Thank you. Mr. Speaker:

WHEREAS the striking committee did not name all the Members to compose the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges;

AND WHEREAS the cabinet has normally suggested a Minister to sit on this committee;

AND WHEREAS it is desirable to have a cabinet Member as a Member of the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges;

NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for North Slave, that the Hon. Dennis Patterson be appointed as a Member of the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges;

AND FURTHER, that not withstanding Rule 88(2), the Hon. Tony Whitford may attend as an alternate Member only in the absence of the Hon. Dennis Patterson.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Your motion is in order, Mr. Lewis.

An Hon. Member

Question.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Question is being called. All those in favour? Opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Motions. Mr. Zoe.

Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Mr. Speaker, I am seeking unanimous consent to proceed with my motion today with regard to the terms of reference of the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Unanimous consent is being requested. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, Mr. Zoe.

Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you. Terms of reference for the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges:

WHEREAS it is required by Rule 95(2) that the terms of reference for all standing committees shall be approved by the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges has considered the matter of their terms of reference;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee is now prepared to present their terms of reference to the Legislative Assembly;

NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for High Arctic, that the following terms of reference for the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges be approved: the standing committee on rules, procedures and privileges may, on its own authority:

a) examine the rules, procedures, practices and powers of the Legislative Assembly, and;

The standing committee shall:

a) inquire into such matters as may be referred to it by the Legislative Assembly, the Speaker, the Management Services Board, a standing or special committee, or by caucus;

b) inquire into matters of privilege as may arise and;

c) establish its quorum to be three Members including the Chair.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Your motion is in order, Mr. Zoe. All those in favour of the motion? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Motions. Government Leader, Ms. Cournoyea.

Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion to table "Strength at Two Levels."

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Unanimous consent is being requested. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, please.

Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker:

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River, that Tabled Document 3-12(1), "Strength at two Levels-Report of the Project to Review the Operations and Structure of Northern Government and Appendices," be moved into committee of the whole for discussion.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

The motion is in order. To the motion.

An Hon. Member

Question.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Question has been called. All those in favour? Those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Motions. Item 15, first reading of bills.

Item 16, second reading of bills. Item 17, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters. The House will resolve into committee of the whole to discuss Ministers' Statements 2-12(1) and 5-12(1), Committee Reports 1-12(1) and 2-12(1), and Tabled Document 3-12(1), with Mr. Pudluk in the chair.