Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, January 21, 2000, I will move the following motion: now therefore, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that this 14th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories hereby adopts a new Mace before it as the official Mace of this Legislature and as a symbol of the authority of our Speaker, reflecting the ability of the people of the Northwest Territories to govern themselves.

And further, that the former Mace, having been used since 1959, be officially retired and placed on permanent display.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with the motion today. Thank you.