Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June 11th, 2001, I will move the following motion.
Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that Rule 85(2)d of the Rules of the Legislative Assembly be amended by adding after "Auditor General";
(i) in the event that the Assembly is not in Session, the Speaker may provide the Auditor General's Report and the Minister of Finance may provide the Public Accounts to the committee for review, which may include public hearings, in advance of tabling.
And further, that new Rule 85(2)(f) be added as follows:
85(2)(f) Review, as necessary or appropriate, the annual and other Reports of Statutory Officers of the Legislative Assembly, including the Commissioner of Official Languages, Conflict of Interest Commissioner and the Information and Privacy Commissioner;
And furthermore, that Rule 85(2)(f) be renumbered as 85(2)(g) and Rule 85(2)(g) be renumbered as 85(2)(h);
And furthermore, that Rule 85(4) be rescinded and the following be adopted:
85(4)The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures shall:
(a) Review the reports of the Chief Electoral Officer on the conduct of elections, plebiscites or votes conducted in the Northwest Territories in accordance with statute; and
(b) Inquire into such matters as may be referred to it by the Legislative Assembly, the Speaker or the Board of Management.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.