Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS section 18(1) of the Official Languages Act permits the appointment of a Languages Commissioner by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, after the approval of the appointment by resolution of the Legislative Assembly;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly considers the appointment of a Languages Commissioner essential for ensuring recognition of the rights, status and privileges of each of the official languages and compliance of the spirit and intent of the Official Languages Act;
AND WHEREAS the term of the Languages Commissioner has expired;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is of the opinion that the appointment of a Languages Commissioner shall now be made;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that pursuant to section 18 of the Official Languages Act of the Northwest Territories, Shannon Gullberg be appointed as Languages Commissioner;
AND FURTHER that the appointment be effective February 22, 2005.