Mr. Chairman, I think all boards do have that aspiration and the willingness to assume a lot of the duties. I think all Members recognize that. I think the statement in principle, giving greater authority should be transferred to regional health boards, is a statement of intention and the way the boards interpret it would be at their discretion. I don't think we would need to make any further statements other than that. I don't know whether or not...I would like to see more authority being given or accepted by the boards but I think they will accept them as they are ready for them. These boards have been in existence now for some ten years and I'm sure a lot of them would like to see their authority broadened. It has been stated previously under the Agencies, Boards and Commissions. It was also stated under Public Accounts, on the review of that. This is the third level that has been making those recommendations so we hear them. The message that we are trying to get is not to the board, it's to this government in telling them that you should give greater authority to the regional health boards and it will be determined by those boards then. I have no problem with deleting that particular section.
Samuel Gargan on Committee Motion 7-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 3 As Amended, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on November 24th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 7-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 3 As Amended, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 23rd, 1993
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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