The people of the NWT elected the first Members of the Legislative Assembly in 1951. The Assembly became a fully-elected body in 1975. Responsible government, meaning a shift in responsibility from the appointed Commissioner to Ministers and elected MLAs, was introduced in 1985. This placed basic political power and responsibility in the hands of the Assembly.
Sandy Lee on How Electoral Districts Are Established
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 2002. See this statement in context.
How Electoral Districts Are Established
Item 4: Reports Of Standing And Special Committees
June 12th, 2002
Page 746
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