Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly has indicated his intention to retire from the position after 23 years of service to the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS it is desirable to name an individual to fill the position of Clerk;

AND WHEREAS Section 54(1) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that the Clerk shall be appointed by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories on the recommendation of the Board of Management approved by the motion of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Board of Management is prepared to make a recommendation;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that Timothy Mercer be appointed Clerk of the Legislative Assembly by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories as recommended by the Board of Management of the Legislative Assembly;

AND FURTHER, that the Speaker be authorized to communicate the effective date of the appointment to the Commissioner.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.