Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Members.
WHEREAS section 18(1) of the Official Languages Act permits the appointment of a languages commissioner by the Commissioner of the NWT, after the approval of the appointment by resolution of the Legislative Assembly;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly considers the appointment of a languages commissioner essential for ensuring recognition of the rights, status and privileges of each of the official languages and compliance with the spirit and intent of the Official Languages Act;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is of the opinion that the appointment of a languages commissioner should now be made;
NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik, that Ms. Betty Harnum be appointed as languages commissioner;
AND FURTHER, that the appointment be effective February 1, 1992.