Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS the report of the Chief Electoral Officer titled "Looking to the Future" has been tabled in this House;
AND WHEREAS the report covers the administration of the Northwest Territories general election of October 16, 1995, as well as administration of the Kitikmeot 1993 and Aivilik 1995 by-elections;
AND WHEREAS the report contains recommendations for amendments to the Elections Act and actions in preparation for the first elections of the two new Legislative Assemblies after division;
AND WHEREAS this report requires detailed consideration by a standing committee;
THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, that Tabled Document 30-13(3), Report of the Chief Electoral Officer titled "Looking to the Future," be referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations for detailed consideration;
AND FURTHER, that the Standing Committee on Government Operations report its findings with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly during the fall sitting.
Thank you.