I support this act. The reason I support it is that we are setting a precedent here by amending the act to put in an independent board director and making that person a public servant. In doing this, we are opening the door to other groups in the Territories that are delivering programs for us to become public servants. I am really glad this has come forward because a lot of questions were brought up in the past under the Public Services Act, where we wouldn't be able to allow members of independent boards to become public servants. I would like to say I am really glad this section was put in there because it has opened the door to other public servants out there, although they are part of an independent body, they can become public servants. Thank you.
Leon Lafferty on Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 2003
Page 1074
Leon Lafferty North Slave
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