Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure today to inform the House that Ms. Joanne Deneron of Fort Liard has been appointed as Chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Board, effective January 1, 1998.
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In the past, Ms. Deneron served as a Band Councillor and Chair of Arctic College. Ms. Deneron now serves as a school librarian and as president of the NWT Literacy Council in a volunteer capacity. Ms. Deneron is also the vice-chair of Aurora College, the vice-chair of the Canadian Polar Commission and the Deputy Mayor of Fort Liard. As well, Ms. Deneron is an entrepreneur with business interests in Fort Liard. Understandably, this busy lady will require some time to fulfil current commitments. Therefore, as an interim measure, Ms. Deneron will serve as a Member of the Workers' Compensation Board until she assumes the Chair on January 1, 1998. In the meantime, the duties of the Chairperson will continue to be performed by the vice-chair in an acting capacity. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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