Beginning this Thursday, March 28, 1996, and running through to Sunday, March 31, 1996, Inuvik will play host to the 30th annual general meeting of the NWT Association of Municipalities.
This year's theme for the meeting is "community empowerment' in keeping with our own government's priorities and agenda for action. A series of workshops are planned on Friday, March 29, 1996, to draw out community government views and positions on this important topic.
Mr. Speaker, I look forward to attending the association's meetings and plan to participate in various sessions scheduled throughout the four days. Senior staff of the department will also be available to contribute and participate in the meetings. Also registered to attend these meetings are our colleagues, Mr. Henry and Mr. Roland.
I went to extend to the association my wish for a successful meeting. I am confident that Members of this Legislative Assembly will support me in saying that we look forward to working with the association and its member community governments towards our common goals, including community empowerment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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