Thank you, Madam Speaker.

WHEREAS the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, Mr. Brian Thagard, has indicated his intention to retire from the position after 18 years of service, making him the longest currently serving Sergeant-at-Arms in Canada;

AND WHEREAS it is desirable to name an individual to fill the position of Sergeant-at-Arms;

AND WHEREAS Section 54(3) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that the Sergeant-at-Arms shall be appointed by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories on the recommendation of the Board of Management approved by the motion of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Board of Management is prepared to make a recommendation;

NOW THEREFORE I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that Mr. Floyd Andrew Powder of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, be recommended for appointment as Sergeant-at-Arms of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories as recommended by the Board of Management of the Legislative Assembly.

AND FURTHER, that the Speaker be authorized to communicate the effective date of the appointment to the Commissioner.

AND FURTHERMORE, that the Legislative Assembly expresses its gratitude to Mr. Brian Thagard for his many years of loyal and dedicated service.