Assembly Vote
20th Assembly, 1st SessionOctober 24, 2024
Motion Sponsor
Topic
Motion Text
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll read this one through. The interpreters have already heard it, so.
WHEREAS the sergeant-at-arms of the Northwest Territories, Mr. Floyd Andrew Powder, has indicated his intention to retire from the position;
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 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 Kam Lake, that Mr. Chris Comeau 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 FURTHERMORE, 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. Floyd Andrew Powder for his years of service to the legislature and to the broader community.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.