Electoral Districts Boundaries Commissions in the NWT have been strictly advisory. They have had no law-making power and actual changes to the electoral districts have been through changes to legislation -- that is, made by the Assembly. Nevertheless, the process of public consultation -- and the "arm's length" relationship -- means that the recommendations of electoral districts boundaries commissions have been carefully weighed and usually accepted.
Sandy Lee on Advisory Bodies
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Advisory Bodies
Item 4: Reports Of Standing And Special Committees
June 12th, 2002
Page 746
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