In accordance with resolution 14-13(1), dated December 14, 1995, I wish to table the following document: Tabled Document 1-13(3), Report of the Commission on MLAs' Compensation, dated March 4,1996.

Tabling of documents, Mr. Ningark.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to table the following document: Tabled Document 2-13(3), a letter from Kekertak Cooperative Limited, from the board of directors of Kekertak Cooperative Limited, regarding commercial accommodation at Gjoa Haven. Thank you.

Item 10, tabling of documents. Mr. Dent.

Thank you. Item 10, tabling of documents. Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document: Tabled Document 4-13(3), a list of the current and proposed exclusions under the new Public Service Act.

Thank you. Item 10, tabling of documents. Item 11, notices of motion. Mr. Miltenberger.

Item 11, notices of motion. Mr. Henry.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, March 22, 1996, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Iqaluit, that, pursuant to section 18 of the Official Languages Act, Judi Mary Tutcho be appointed as Languages Commissioner; and further, that the appointment be effective May 1, 1996.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will seek unanimous consent to proceed with the motion today. Thank you.

Item 11, notices of motion. Item 12, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, March 22, 1996, I shall move that Bill 1, Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 to June 30, 1996, be read for the first time. Thank you.

Thank you. Item 12, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, March 22, 1996, I shall move that Bill 2, Write-off of Debts Act, 1995-96, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Item 12, notices of motions for first reading of bills.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, March 22, 1996, I shall move that Bill 3, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 1995-96, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Item 12, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 13, motions. Mr. Miltenberger.

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Miltenberger.

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? The motion is carried.

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Item 13, motions. Mr. Henry.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to proceed with my motion today which will appoint the Languages Commissioner. Thank you.

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Henry.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS section 18(1) of the Official Languages Act permits the appointment of a Languages Commissioner by the Commissioner of the NWT, after the approval of the appointment by resolution of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly considers the appointment of a Languages Commissioner essential for ensuring recognition of the rights, status and privileges of each of the official languages and compliance with the spirit and intent of the Official Languages Act; AND WHEREAS the office of the Languages Commissioner is vacant;

AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is of the opinion that the appointment of a Languages Commissioner should now be made;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Iqaluit, that, pursuant to section 18 of the Official Languages Act, Judi Mary Tutcho be appointed as Languages Commissioner.

AND FURTHER, that the appointment be effective May 1, 1996.

Thank you.