Thank you, Madam Speaker.

WHEREAS, in 1979 this Assembly adopted the designation "Leader of the Elected Executive" to describe the leader who has been chosen by the elected Members of the Executive Council at a time when the Executive Council was composed of both appointed and elected Members;

AND WHEREAS, since 1983 this Assembly has adopted the designation "Government Leader";

AND WHEREAS, the Government Leader of the Northwest Territories has been recognized as equal to provincial Premiers at western Premiers' conferences since 1991;

AND WHEREAS, the Northwest Territories has been recognized as equal to provinces at First Ministers' conferences since 1991;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Frame Lake, that this Legislative Assembly adopt the designation "Premier" to refer to the Government Leader and chair of the Executive Council of the Northwest Territories. Thank you.