Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the deputy minister has the full authority of the total amount of the budget. In the activity summary, as we go through the process, there are budgeted amounts for each activity. If he is within that amount, and if it is subject to conditions of a lease or a lease extension, then he has that authority. In the Lahm Ridge Tower situation, it was negotiation of an existing lease. He was within his full authority to go ahead with the renegotiation of the Lahm Ridge Tower lease. In all competitive contracts, he has the full authority to go ahead and make those arrangements. Again, in areas where there is a need for negotiated contracts or other arrangements such as request for proposals, there is a need for approval in that area. In this particular case of the Lahm Ridge Tower, he was within his full authority to go ahead and renegotiate that arrangement. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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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