Agreed. Committee Report 1-16(4) is now concluded.

Mr. Hawkins, Committee Report 2-16(4).

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You may recall that the Standing Committee on Government Operations tabled Committee Report 2-16(4), Report on the Review of the Auditor General on Contracting for Goods and Services in the Northwest Territories, on October 22nd, 2009.

The report was received by the Assembly and moved into Committee of the Whole for consideration. The report contained several recommendations.

Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Finance establish an independent dispute resolution mechanism to be integrated with the existing in-house process; and further, that the department ensure that an explanation of this process be provided to potential suppliers and contractors not only in procurement documents but also in promotional materials such as press releases. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question is being called.

---Carried

Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories consolidate its policy and guidance on contracting into one easily accessible document that links all information necessary to award and administer contracts, including incentive and preference agreements; and further, that the government foster the activities of the Procurement Council; and furthermore, that the government provide procurement and contract administration-specific training.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question is being called.

---Carried

Mr. Hawkins.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question is being called.

---Carried

Mr. Hawkins.

And finally, Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the

government provide a comprehensive response to this report within 120 days.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Motion is in order. To the motion.

Question is being called.

---Carried

Does the committee agree that Committee Report 2-16(4) is concluded?

Agreed. Committee Report 2-16(4) is concluded.

Mr. Hawkins, Committee Report 4-16(4).

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You may recall that the Standing Committee on Government Operations tabled Committee Report 4-16(4), Report on the Review of the 2007-2008 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner,on October 29th , 2009. The report was received by the

Assembly and moved into Committee of the Whole for consideration. The report contained several recommendations.

Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories make planning for and implementation of the training and certification of interpreters and translators a priority; and further, that the government report back on the status of this initiative.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Motion is in order. To the motion.