Mr. Chairman, the Member is correct. The cost of living allowance would not apply to these numbers. In the event that Madam Premier was to decide, in consultation with Ministers and the Speaker, that there should be a cost of living adjustment on this portion of the salaries, then there would have to be an amendment to this bill brought to this House, debated and changed if the House so wished. There is no automatic escalator applying to this particular section of the bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
John Pollard on Bill 11: Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Bill 11: Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 18th, 1993
Page 522
John Pollard Hay River
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