We ran into the problem where the current rule, rule 57. In our existing rules, it was not very clear if the public may present a petition by filing it with the Clerk or whether a Member of the Legislative Assembly may present a petition by either method. So, we were not sure, there was no clarity. We think there was a provision there for the public, but it was not clear. With the concept of open government, we decided that clarification and simplification of the rule should be included so it could be specifically spelled out that the general public could file a petition by filing it with the Clerk. That option is still there, if the general public wants to give their petition to their elected official, that option is also open to them. There is nothing preventing them from giving a petition to their elected official. It is more open and makes it more clear as to the type of petitions we can receive.
Henry Zoe on Committee Motion 120-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 7
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Committee Motion 120-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 7
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 22nd, 1993
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