Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My motion is in referral of Tabled Document 32-14(3), Report of the Chief Electoral Officer to the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures.

WHEREAS the report of the Chief Electoral Officer titled Modernizing our Electoral System has been tabled in this House;

AND WHEREAS the report covers the administration of the Northwest Territories general election of December 6, 1999;

AND WHEREAS the report contains recommendations for amendments to the Elections Act and actions in preparation for the next general election;

AND WHEREAS this report requires detailed consideration;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Tabled Document 32-14(3), Report of the Chief Electoral Officer titled Modernizing Our Electoral System be referred to the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures;

AND FURTHER, that the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures report its findings with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly no later than the fall Session of 2001. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.