The Special Committee on the Implementation of Self-Government and the Sunset Clause was established by the 14th Legislative Assembly on March 7th, 2001. With specific reference to the sunset clause, the committee's responsibilities are defined as follows:
The special committee shall:
a) In relation to the sunset clause:
- i) Provide information to Northwest Territories residents concerning the intent and effect of section 2 of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, which is also known as the sunset clause, as to the need to address section 2 before the next election and to solicit input and options; and
- ii) Make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly concerning the sunset clause.