Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, December 18, 1991, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for High Arctic, that a special committee for health and social services be established; and further, that the following terms of reference for the special committee on health and social services be adopted: The special committee on health and social services shall:
1) inquire into such matters as may be referred to it by the Legislative Assembly;
2) inquire into current problems and public concerns about health and social services in the NWT, including but not limited to the following: service and program delivery; administrative organization; departmental infrastructure; affirmative action policy implementation plan;
3) present interim reports to the Legislative Assembly from time to time and a final report by September 30, 1993.
The special committee may, on its own authority:
1) examine all matters that are under the authority of the Department of Health and Social Services and all legislation, policies and philosophies of the GNWT in the areas of health and social services;
2) consult with Members of the territorial government and its departments, public and interest groups, in a manner approved by the committee, including hearings, meetings, oral and written submissions and other appropriate means;
3) recommend changes in existing policy from time to time as deemed necessary.
Mahsi.