It is highly unlikely that the sunset clause would be allowed to come into effect, since this would be an act of extreme negligence by the Assembly. Nevertheless, since the clause is a law of the NWT, the question arises as to who would have the authority to govern the NWT following the dissolution of the 14th Assembly in the absence of an election, if the sunset clause were left as it now is.
Sandy Lee on Who Would Govern The NWT In The Interim?
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Who Would Govern The NWT In The Interim?
Item 4: Reports Of Standing And Special Committees
June 12th, 2002
Page 746
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