I think so. I'll start again from the second paragraph. For a number of years, Ministers have been required to give the Premier signed, but undated, resignation letters. This has given the Premier the ability to deal with any Minister whose performance is not satisfactory. In meeting with the Premier yesterday, ordinary Members were disturbed to learn that Ms. Mike has not provided an undated resignation letter to the Premier.
It is clear that it is the prerogative of the Premier to take action if she has any concern about the ability of any Minister to carry out his or her duties. Ordinary Members agreed that the Premier has these powers and she's in the best position to evaluate the performance of each Minister. The Ordinary Members' Caucus would support the Premier if she determined, on a fair basis, that action is required with a Minister.
Ms. Mike has not been asked to provide a signed, undated resignation letter. Therefore, she obviously has the support of the Premier and the Premier is satisfied with her performance as a Cabinet Minister. Members elected the Premier to provide leadership and ensure the best interests of the people of the NWT are being served.
In our report on the review, we stated Members were looking for the Government Leader to provide leadership within Cabinet. Madam Premier, Members expressed a concern that strong leadership, which would inspire all Cabinet Members to work together toward a common goal, is missing.
Madam Premier, ordinary Members remain concerned about Ms. Mike's performance and some Members feel a motion of non-confidence is warranted. Ordinary Members agree that the Premier should play a lead role in disciplining or dismissing unsatisfactory Ministers. Since 1987, the Premier has had the responsibility for monitoring the performance and accountability of the Ministers. This responsibility includes imposing appropriate discipline on Ministers who are not fulfilling their fair share of duties in a satisfactory way.
Over the final 20 months of this Assembly, the Ordinary Members' Caucus will continue to monitor the performance of the Premier and hold her accountable for the performance of all Cabinet Ministers. If the Premier is not willing to be accountable for the performance of her Cabinet and show leadership, then the Ordinary Members' Caucus will want to review just how that authority should be exercised. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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