Agreed.
Debates of Feb. 13th, 1998
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Some Hon. Members
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Vince Steen
Agreed. Thank you. We will skip program summary and move onto page 5-6, activity summary, directorate, total operations and maintenance, $8.839 million. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to the directorate, I would like to know what the policy is in this government with regard to allocating leases. Is there such a policy and who makes the decision on how these leases are going to be purchased?
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The Chair Vince Steen
Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Your question is better directed under assets management. If you wish, you can ask the question at that time. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to the directorate, it coordinates activities in support of the Government of the Northwest Territories properties and departmental goals. I thought it would be under directorate where the questions could be asked. It is listed.
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The Chair Vince Steen
Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Krutko, I would like to direct you to page 5-8 where assets management refers to standards, policies and procedures of the department. Perhaps, you might want to ask your question at that time? Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I believe yesterday this question was put forth to the Minister on exactly where questions should be asked with regard to leases. His comments were the directorate, as stated by the Minister.
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The Chair Vince Steen
Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Krutko, do I understand that assets management includes the activities related to lease management policies, procedures, and standards of the department, which relates to leases? That would be the proper place to address your question. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regard to the deputy minister, exactly what is the deputy minister's responsibility in terms of expenditures? How much can the deputy minister spend without the approval of the Minister?
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, except for things which require Cabinet approval, the deputy minister's area of authority is for the total department, client capital and agency functions. He has full signing authority to initiate contract performance, the budget for the operations and maintenance, as well as, the capital. He has been given the full authority for the maximum delegated levels. Thank you.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Could the Minister tell me exactly what those amounts are?
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the authority is for the full budgeted amount we see here in the estimates. It is within the activity. There are some areas where it might be subject to approval. Thank you.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Could the Minister clarify those areas that are subject to approval and who does the approval? Is it Cabinet? Is it the Minister?
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the deputy minister has the full authority for the total budget for this department. However, the approvals are exceptions to the rule. For example, it might be the deputy minister's own expense. There might be a time when it is required for international travel, things of this nature which are extraordinary and above and beyond the activity which is outlined for the department. Thank you.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My question was, with regard to the deputy minister, at what time does he have to get an okay, from either the Minister or Cabinet for any expenditures in this government?
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, there are some areas during the year where we are negotiating contracts and request for proposals situations, where that has to get approval from Cabinet before we go ahead and negotiate any contracts. This is one of the areas where we need approval. Thank you.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Could the Minister tell me if the deputy minister received approval with regard to the Lahm Ridge Tower from Cabinet?