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Historical Information Michael Miltenberger is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly November 2015, as MLA for Thebacha

Lost his last election, in 2015, with 39% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Motion 16-13(1): Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole December 12th, 1995

Mr. Speaker I give notice that on Friday, December 15, 1995, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Natilikmiot, that the honourable Member for Hay River, Mrs. Jane Groenewegen, and the honourable Member for Nunakput, Mr. Vince Steen, be appointed as deputy chairpersons of Committee of the Whole.

Question 2-13(1): Policy For Participation In Arctic Winter Games December 12th, 1995

(Microphone turned off)...appropriate for me to respond to the Minister's question.

Question 2-13(1): Policy For Participation In Arctic Winter Games December 12th, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Given the fact that this individual is apparently the only person interested in playing volleyball in the region whose name has come forward, it would seem that the issue of stacking teams may not be of real concern as he is only one person. You need at least six to play volleyball. My question to the Minister is, we have a blanket policy here whose general intent I have no problems with, but it would seem to me that there are some possible exceptions; not only in this particular case, but in others. Would the Minister be willing to commit at least to the review of this policy to see if it could be made more fair and equitable and not just be a blanket policy regardless of any possible extenuating circumstances? Thank you.

Question 2-13(1): Policy For Participation In Arctic Winter Games December 12th, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. It is with regard to an issue involving Sport North and the 1996 Arctic Winter Games. I have a young constituent who is going to the University of Alberta who is a very good volleyball player but, unfortunately, there is no organized volleyball in Hay River or Fort Smith. He has been asked to play on the team from Yellowknife to help represent or possibly represent the Northwest Territories but has been told that because of the policy of the department or of Sport North that you have to play on teams within your region or your community, he will be unable to participate. My question to the Minister is, given the facts that she's aware of, given the fact that this is the yuletide season and a time for giving, understanding and compassion, would she be prepared to reconsider the position taken by her department on this particular issue?

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery December 12th, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Northwest Territories victims services coordinators are meeting in Yellowknife this week. In the gallery, I would like to recognize Sandy Bell, coordinator from Yellowknife; Valerie McKay, coordinator from Fort Smith; Kate Simpson, coordinator from Cambridge Bay; Marie Sack, coordinator from Rankin Inlet; Shawna Millard, an outreach worker from Yellowknife; and, Kelly Winter, a support worker from Yellowknife. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

Motion 4-13(1): Rule Amendment - Establishment Of New Committee System, Carried November 22nd, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly has chosen to adopt a new committee structure;

AND WHEREAS the standing and special committees of the Legislative Assembly are set out in the rules of the Legislative Assembly; At this point, Mr. Speaker, as I have already read the resolution portion previously, may I seek unanimous consent to have my motion deemed to be read and printed in the Hansard?

Motion 13-13(1): Serving Of Alcohol At Government Sponsored Functions November 22nd, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I indicated previously, I seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today regarding rule amendment - establishment of new committee system. Thank you.

Motion 4-13(1): Rule Amendment - Establishment Of New Committee System November 22nd, 1995

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, November 27, 1995, I will move the following motion:

I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Natilikmiot, that the rules of the Legislative Assembly be amended by:

Rescinding Rule 85 and substituting the following:

85(1) At its first sitting after a general election, the Assembly shall appoint a Striking Committee of four Members to report and recommend with all convenient speed, Members to comprise the following standing committees of the Assembly:

on Infrastructure;

on Resource Management and Development;

on Social Programs;

on Rules and Procedures;

and any other standing and special committees directed by the Assembly.

(2) The Standing Committee on Infrastructure shall consider the following matters with respect to the departments of Finance, Public Works and Services, Municipal and Community Affairs, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, Executive, Personnel Secretariat, and the Financial Management Board Secretariat;

a) Review legislative and policy proposals, multi-year plans and budgets, bills, boards and agencies, public accounts and division issues;

b) Review departmental performance; and,

c) Consider any other matter referred by the House.

(3) The Standing Committee on Resource Management and Development shall consider the following matters with respect to the departments of Economic Development and Tourism, Renewable Resources, Transportation, Safety and Public Services, and Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources:

a) Review legislative and policy proposals, multi- year plans and budgets, bills, boards and agencies, public accounts and division issues;

b) Review departmental performance; and,

c) Consider any other matter referred by the House.

(4) The Standing Committee on Social Programs shall consider the following matters with respect to the departments of Health and Social Services, Education, Culture and Employment, Justice and the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation:

a) Review legislative and policy proposals, multi-year plans and budgets, bills, boards and agencies, public accounts and division issues;

b) Review departmental performance; and,

c) Consider any other matter referred by the House.

(5) The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures shall inquire into such matters as may be referred to it by the Legislative Assembly, the Speaker or the Management and Services Board.

And further, that Rule 85.1 be adopted as follows:

85.1(1) The chairperson and deputy chairperson of each of the standing committees on Infrastructure, Resource Management and Development, and Social Programs shall comprise the membership of the Standing Committee on Government Operations.

(2) The Standing Committee on Government Operations shall:

a) Review issues which have government-wide implications;

b) Consider items and issues referred from other committees and the House;

c) Conduct the overview of the budget and the fiscal framework;

d) Consider the budgets and financial management of boards and agencies that are outside the responsibility of any standing committee, including the office of the Legislative Assembly;

e) Examine the reports on the annual financial statements and public accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Report of the Auditor General;

f) Review the estimates and the financial status of the Government of the Northwest Territories to monitor compliance with the Deficit Elimination Act;

g) Allocate to any other standing committee its examination of any estimates and any review of departmental performance;

h) Recommend the appointment of the "Statutory Officers" of the Legislative Assembly; and,

i) Examine and consider the overall issues that affect the operation of the Government of the Northwest Territories relating to division and the creation of two territories.

(3) The Striking Committee appointed under 85(1) shall, prior to the selection of the chairpersons and deputy chairpersons referred to in 85.1(1), recommend the appointment of a Member as chairperson of the Standing Committee on Government Operations.

(4) The chairperson of the Standing Committee on Government Operations is not eligible to serve as the chairperson or deputy chairperson of the standing committees on Infrastructure, Resource Management and Development, and Social Programs.

(5) Notwithstanding Rule 90(3), the quorum for the Standing Committee on Government Operations shall be four Members and must include the chairperson and at least one representative, either the chairperson or deputy chairperson, of each of the standing committees on Infrastructure, Resource Management and Development, and Social Programs.

(6) The Standing Committee on Government Operations shall also have three alternates, one from each of the standing committees on Infrastructure, Resource Management and Development, and Social Programs. Alternates may be called upon by the chair to take the place of an absent committee Member. When participating in committee business, the alternate shall be entitled to vote on any matter.

And furthermore, that Rule 87(1) be amended by:

Striking out "85" following "pursuant to Rule" and substituting "85(1)."

And furthermore, that Rule 90(3) be rescinded and the following substituted:

90(3) The quorum of a committee shall be four Members.

And furthermore, that Rule 94(2) be rescinded and Rule 94(3) be renumbered as 94(2).

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with my motion today. Thank you.

Congratulating Cabinet And Thanking Family And Constituents November 21st, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and honourable colleagues. I would like to congratulate you first, Mr. Speaker, on your elevation to your role, and note to the House and to the people in the Northwest Territories that your world-class collection of cowboy boots will do a lot to add colour and flair to the position of Speaker.

---Laughter

---Applause

My congratulations, also, to the Premier and the elected Cabinet Members. You're a stalwart lot, and I think with the 24 of us working together, as my honourable colleague from Inuvik indicated, as a team and as a family, that we can prove to everybody that consensus government can in fact work and is alive and well in the Northwest Territories. I don't think there should be any doubt if anybody has a problem from outside the boundaries of the Northwest Territories that they should know who to call, and that's the Premier, Mr. Don Morin. There is no doubt; he's the man.

I would like to briefly thank my family as well, and my many supporters in the riding of Thebacha and the people of Thebacha for their support. Well, nearly all of them.

---Laughter

---Applause

We have an interesting challenge ahead of us and I do look forward to working with all, not only with the people here duly elected, but the people of the Northwest Territories and the many groups that we're going to need to help us deal with the issues.

I think we have all the pieces in place. The last week has been a good one for me. I came here with a very negative point of view about whether we could make a consensus government work and that we were going to be stuck with a very negative, adversarial-type of government. I am reassured and I am grateful to you all for the good work that we have done and are going to do. Thank you.

---Applause