WHEREAS section 61 of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act permits the appointment of an Information and Privacy Commissioner by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories after the approval of appointment by resolution of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly considers the appointment of an Information and Privacy Commissioner essential to exercise the powers and perform the duties under the act;

AND WHEREAS the term of the Information and Privacy Commissioner will expire on June 30, 2005;

AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is of the opinion that appointment of an Information and Privacy Commissioner should now be made to be effective on July 1st, 2005;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that the pursuant to section 61 of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act that Elaine Keenan-Bengts be appointed as Information and Privacy Commissioner;

AND FURTHER that appointment be effective July 1, 2005.

Thank you, Madam Speaker.