Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'd welcome the Member proposing some names from his community to be on the regional committee because we are looking for representatives from all the communities. But to be honest, the problem we've had is almost none of the committees that have been in existence have been able to function on a reliable basis. So what's been happening is the vast majority of appeals are being decided in Yellowknife right now. That's what we're trying to get away from. Because we haven't been able to keep local membership on these committees active and it's been a real problem. It's slowed down the appeals and it's important that we be able to hear these appeals on a timely basis. So we're moving to this regional structure in order to try to improve the service because that's been a big concern for us. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Charles Dent on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 14th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 13th, 2006
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