Mr. Chairman, I don’t know if there’s a way of making somebody commit when they’re looking at a four-year appointment. They show an interest in a position, and we appoint them for four years. I don’t know if we can make sure they’re going to be here for the four-year period. Sometimes if they make a move out of the Territories temporarily or for a short period of time, that’s grounds to revoke their appointment. Commissioners are statutory officers when appointed and become arm’s length from government, and we have found no reason to revoke her appointment. Also, the one we’re talking about has indicated that she is returning to the Territories to be a resident. However, that is something we will look at for sure and take into consideration in future appointments.
Paul Delorey on Main Estimates 2008–2009 Legislative Assembly
In the Legislative Assembly on June 16th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Main Estimates 2008–2009 Legislative Assembly
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 15th, 2008
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