Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. The education councils and districts which operate here in our territory are sometimes successful at accumulating surpluses in various areas. Until recently, it had been my understanding that when this occurred these councils could then have the reward of retaining those surpluses and spending them on priorities within their area. It has come to my attention that just recently for the year ended June 30, 1998, the South Slave Division Education Council had to return $7,004 to this government. Subsequent to that, initiatives were announced for spending what I would say are probably the surpluses, but in a very narrow scope of initiatives. My question to the Minister is, does he foresee his department changing this to allow councils to retain these and spend them on the priorities which they see as a priority in their regions? Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 36-13(7): Disposition Of Education Board Surpluses
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Question 36-13(7): Disposition Of Education Board Surpluses
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 23rd, 1999
Page 95
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