Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to the petroleum products situation in Fort McPherson, there is an existing supplier with a long-term contract with Public Works and Services and that long-term contract ends in the year 2001. There is a legal matter of looking at that and honouring that contract. There was a letter that was sent to the interested party in this regard. The department did meet with the community, and, subject to dealing with the long-term contract, perhaps having to wait until it is over, in order to honour that contract, the department is open to looking at other types of innovative and new arrangements that the Member for Mackenzie Delta mentioned. Mr. Ootes mentioned when dealing with the Yellowknife office plan, in a couple of places we would suggest the role of the deputy minister falls under the directorate. I think there was some concern about the authority of the deputy minister and some decisions. Perhaps it might be a good area to address that at that time. For the overall contracting agreement you want some clarity on what are the regulations in regard to non-competitive contract area and you are seeking clarification on the methodology. Perhaps I could turn it over, if we have time, to the deputy minister because he is eager to get into this part of the discussion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Jim Antoine on Committee Motion 14-13(5): To Streamline The Process For Applying And Receiving The Property Tax Subsidy
In the Legislative Assembly on February 12th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 14-13(5): To Streamline The Process For Applying And Receiving The Property Tax Subsidy
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 12th, 1998
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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