Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I know I was in Nigeria observing an election. I have gained a great respect for smooth functioning of the office of the Chief Electoral Officer. I know that the work they do is important. If we approved a budget for $9000 in the first place, I'm sure that there's a very good reason for these conferences. So now we're asking them to withdraw $9000, and I think it's incumbent on me as a legislator to know what conferences these are and what kind of impact this would have on the professional growth or ability of the Chief Electoral Officer or whoever is in that office that was supposed to go to conferences. Or maybe this was just budget cuts set aside, but something that they chose not to use. I will tell you, I have gained new respect for Chief Electoral Officers. They travel all around the world, informing other people. So I'd like to know, I'd like to have that information, Mr. Chairman.
Sandy Lee on Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 2003
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