Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, February 22, 2002, I will move the following motion.

Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, that this Legislative Assembly establish a special committee to be named the Special Committee on Rural Community Affairs. And further, that the following Members be appointed to the special committee: Mr. David Krutko, Mr. Leon Lafferty, Mr. Michael McLeod, and myself, Steven Nitah;

And furthermore, that the terms of reference for the Special Committee on Rural Community Affairs be established as follows:

The Special Committee on Rural Community Affairs shall:

• • consider and make recommendations on equitable distribution of GNWT resources to the Northwest Territories communities;
• • consider and make recommendations respecting the preservation of social, cultural and spiritual traditions as they are represented in rural communities in the Northwest Territories;
• • consider and recommend on any other matter that, in the opinion of the special committee, is within its responsibility respecting rural community affairs.

And further, the special committee shall conduct its business in a manner approved by the committee and in accordance with the rules of the Legislative Assembly and:

• • which does not impinge or encroach on the mandate of any existing standing or special committees;
• • be provided with the necessary administrative and professional support by the Legislative Assembly;
• • have access to such persons, papers and records necessary to conduct its business; and
• • be provided with the necessary funds to carry out its responsibilities and the appropriations of the Legislative Assembly.

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.