About
The Standing Committee on Government Operations shall consider the following matters with respect to the Departments of the Executive and Indigenous Affairs; Finance; Workers Safety and Compensation Commission; Northwest Territories Power Corporation;; Municipal and Community Affairs, and Justice (Attorney General):
- Review multi-year business plans and budgets, bills, boards and agencies; including the Public Utilities Board;
- Review departmental performance and official language issues, including that of boards and agencies;
- Review, as necessary or appropriate, the annual and other reports of the Statutory Officers of the Legislative Assembly, including the Languages Commissioner, the Information and Privacy Commissioner, the Equal Pay Commissioner, the Ombud, and the Human Rights Commission;
- Shall consider issues related to Official Languages;
- Shall consider issues related to emergency preparedness and disaster management;
- Shall consider issues related to the Public Service;
- Shall consider issues related to government service delivery; and
- Shall consider any other matter referred by the House.
Background
The Standing Committee on Government Operations consists of no more then 6 Regular Members and 3 Regular Member alternates. The committee previously reviewed the public accounts and reports of the Auditor General, issues now under the remit of the Public Accounts Committee.
Members
Seeking Public's Input on Forthcoming Indigenous Employment Policy
The Standing Committee on Government Operations is studying the Government of the Northwest Territories’ proposed Indigenous Employment Policy, slated to be implemented on April 1, 2025. To inform its work, the Committee invites members of the public to provide their input and comments on the proposed policy changes.
Submission deadline: Saturday, February 15, 2025
The Standing Committee on Government Operations is mandated to consider matters related to various government departments, including Finance, Workers Safety and Compensation Commission, Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Municipal and Community Affairs, and Justice (Attorney General), and considers issues related to the public service.
Related Links:
Indigenous Employment Policy (draft to be implemented April 1, 2025)
Affirmative Action Policy (to be repealed upon the implementation of the Indigenous Employment Policy)
What We Heard Report (2023 review of the Affirmative Action Policy by the Department of Finance)
How to Provide Feedback
- Written Submissions: a letter sent to the Committee containing your thoughts, ideas, perspectives and comments.
- NOTE: these are considered public documents unless marked as confidential.
- Oral Comments: Speaking with the Committee in person (or virtually) during a Public Hearing.
Contact
To send written submissions, sign up to provide oral comments at a public meeting, or for more information on any Committee business, please email the Committee Clerk at @email.