The act was silent with respect to the issue of payment of commission members. The view of the department as the bill was developed was that would not mean that they would be volunteers. They would be likely be paid honouraria when they served. So to answer the question, yes, the issue was considered by the department. Not this particular issue and doing it this particular way. This is a recommendation that arose out of the standing committee's review of the bill.
Ms. Cooper on Committee Motion 52-14(5): To Amend Clause 74 Of Bill 1 (carried)
In the Legislative Assembly on October 29th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 52-14(5): To Amend Clause 74 Of Bill 1 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 29th, 2002
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Cooper
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