Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,
WHEREAS Section 91 of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act permits the appointment of a Conflict of Interest Commissioner by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories after the approval of the appointment by resolution of the Legislative Assembly;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly considers the appointment of a Conflict of Interest Commissioner essential to exercise the powers and perform the duties under the act;
AND WHEREAS the office of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner is currently being filled under an acting appointment;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is of the opinion that the appointment of a Conflict of Interest Commissioner should now be made;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that pursuant to section 91 of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, the Legislative Assembly hereby recommends to the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories that Edward N. Hughes, Q.C., be appointed as Conflict of Interest Commissioner. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.