Assembly Vote
20th Assembly, 1st SessionOctober 21, 2024
Motion Sponsor
Topic
Motion Text
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner received a written complaint and carried out an investigation pursuant to Section 100(2) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act;
AND WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner submitted an investigation report dated October 8, 2024, to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly into the conduct of Mr. Richard Edjericon, the Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh;
AND WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner has concluded that the Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh violated the Members' Code of Conduct;
AND WHEREAS, based on that conclusion, section 102(c) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that the Integrity Commissioner may recommend to the Legislative Assembly one or more punishments in accordance with Section 106;
AND WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner, pursuant to section 106(1)(a) of the Act, had recommended the Legislative Assembly reprimand Mr. Edjericon and require him to pay a fine in the amount of $2,500.
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that the recommendations of the Integrity Commissioner be accepted and that this Assembly reprimand the Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh and impose a fine of $2,500.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.