Mr. Chairman, the mandate of MACA, it's quite clear in a little booklet that was provided some time ago now, called Strengthening our Partnership. The mission statement is in it as well, that our department is responsible for supporting democratic community governments under the acts and policies administered by the Minister. The department provides this support through funding, advice and training to the community councils and their administrations.

The department also provides programs and services to other organizations and individuals that support community government. The mission is, Municipal and Community Affairs is the Northwest Territories' department that helps community residents organize and manage community governments to pursue their aspirations in a democratic and accountable manner. We do this with a team of professional staff committed to results and dedicated to achieving quality of life for local residents.

We have an open and honest partnership with community governments, built on mutual trust and the desire to make a difference through teamwork and innovation. To add to that, during question period I assured the Member for Nahendeh that we would be looking into assisting communities that don't have incorporated status. In fact, I think our department has already assisted in terms of training that has been requested from his riding. I think that is a positive sign of this department being willing to work with people who request assistance from us.