Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would concur with the Member's comment that these are very important people in every community. I think that principals, by and large, across the Northwest Territories, are doing exceptional jobs in difficult circumstances. The previous Legislature saw a need to change the legislation so a principal's position was no longer indeterminate but was limited to a maximum of five years. Because that is set in legislation, we had no choice but to enforce it. The letter that has gone out is a clear response to legislation and is not tied to the community empowerment initiative. However, I would like to point out, Mr. Speaker, that the Education Act is probably one of the best examples that we have of community empowerment, already in place, in the Northwest Territories. Local communities, through this Act, can have, in consultation with Divisional Education Councils, significant powers in the administration and running of the schools in their communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 191-13(4): Principals' Employment Contracts
In the Legislative Assembly on January 31st, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 191-13(4): Principals' Employment Contracts
Question 191-13(4): Principals' Employment Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 30th, 1997
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