Madam Speaker, Mr. D'arcy Arden and Mr. Glen Warner have served as members of the NWT Water Board since 1978. Their term of office expired on October 1st. Under the federal Northwest Territories Water Act, the Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for nominating three members of the nine member board. Mr. Arden and Mr. Warner were two of the three members of the board nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development recently asked me for advice with respect to the nomination of two members for appointment to that board. After seeking input from MLAs and Cabinet, I have recommended to Minister Irwin that Mr. Robert Hardisty of Fort Simpson and Mr. David Ittinuar of Rankin Inlet be appointed to the NWT Water Board to fill the vacancies created when Mr. Arden and Mr. Warner's terms expire on October 1, 1994.
At this time, I would like to acknowledge the significant role which Mr. Arden and Mr. Warner played in the management of the water resources here in the Northwest Territories. Their participation on the NWT Water Board has been invaluable and very much appreciated. I would also like to thank those Members of this House who provided me with advice respecting possible nominees as well as those individuals who kindly agreed to let their names stand for nomination.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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