Glen Abernethy
Statements in Debates
As a government we need policies and procedures to ensure the consistent delivery of services. However, we need to remember the human element and allow for flexibility. We need to empower employees and allow them some level of latitude so they can use common sense in providing services to clients. We need to be less bureaucratic and more human.
At the appropriate time I will be asking the Minister Responsible for the Department of Transportation questions concerning customer relations within DOT.
Any other questions? Still on page 21, Health and Social Services, Health Services Programs, not previously authorized: $2,729,000.
Health and Social Services, Capital Investment Expenditures, Health Services Programs, $2,729,000 approved.
The Total Department, not previously authorized: $1,992,000.
Total Department, $1,992,000 approved.
Does the committee agree that Bill 2, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2007-2008, is ready for third reading?
Total Department, not previously authorized: $3,172,000.
Total Department, $3,172,000 approved.
Still on page 16, Education, Culture and Employment, Advanced Education and Careers, not previously authorized: $194,000.
Advanced Education and Careers, $194,000 approved.
Page 2, the Preamble.
Preamble approved.
Moving on to page 20, Municipal and Community Affairs, Regional Operations, not previously authorized: $3,172,000.
We’ve concluded page 14 previously, so we’ll be returning to page 16.
Education, Culture and Employment, Education and Culture, not previously authorized: $569,000.
Education, Culture and Employment, Education and Culture, $569,000 approved.
Total Supplementary Appropriation: $29,256,000. Agreed?
Total Supplementary Appropriation, $29,256,000 approved.