Yes. The old method or the new method. Under the new act, it’s going to be the commission which is what is now the board. They are the individuals that are setting some direction as per the terms and conditions of the proposed act. On that commission, the new act suggests that one of them be a lawyer. Then we have the administrative office of the Legal Aid Commission which has the executive director and some admin staff that are providing overall direction to commission lawyers, who are also staff, and the commission lawyers are the GNWT employees who are providing front-line services to clients. They are staff of the GNWT, as well, but we also go out to members of the private Bar to provide legal services to clients as well. So we use our staff lawyers and private Bar lawyers to provide services. In the admin office there is only one lawyer and that is the executive director and that person is responsible for providing some direction to legal counsel that are employees, but also legal counsel who aren’t our employees on specific files.
Glen Abernethy on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on November 2nd, 2012. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
November 1st, 2012
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