Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that a review of the orientation content be completed to ensure information is comprehensive and adequate for the Members to fulfill their jobs as an MLA.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that Members be advised that they can access financial planning support from an independent advisor when they leave office. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly consider correcting the spelling of the Deh Cho electoral district in schedule A of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Madam Chair, the deputy speaker is the chair of Committee of the Whole. The deputy chair receives a stipend for that position and does not receive any additional stipend for chairing the Committee of the Whole. There are two deputy chairs for the Committee of the Whole who are each entitled to receive a stipend for their roles as deputy chairs. I disagree that the workload for deputy chairs of standing committees is enough to warrant additional compensation. This is the only recommendation that calls for an increase in Members' compensation, and I recommend that it be defeated. Thank you...

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommend that clearly articulated and publicly available information about the purpose of the Legislative Assembly and the work and roles of an MLA in the NWT be created so individuals can become more informed and engaged in the political process. This could include such things as educational and information resources, fact sheets, classroom activities, workshops or webinars. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Recommendations 1 to 3 address how the Legislative Assembly can support Members through the orientation process at the beginning of a new Assembly. They propose that the initial Member orientation be revised so it can be scheduled over a 30day period. They also propose a full review of the orientation content and that the Members' handbook be updated prior to the next Assembly and be kept up to date.

Committee motion number 1, I move that this Assembly recommends that the initial Member orientation be revised so they can be given over a 30day period. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends the following clause to section 79, page 48, of the Members' handbook be removed: For a Member who is a former Speaker or Minister, the transition allowance is equal and limited to their annual indemnity at the time of eligibility. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly consider deleting from section 9 of the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act any reference to the federal Northwest Territories Act. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, the Board of Management does not assign Members to committees or review their workload. This work is done by the committees themselves, Regular Members, and Caucus. As such, I recommend that this recommendation be defeated. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I MOVE that this Assembly recommend an awareness and information video "A day in the Life of an MLA" be created by following and interviewing Members and Ministers about their work in the Legislative Assembly. It is important to show the difference between the role of a Minister and a Member. This would assist with awareness not only for potential candidates but the public in general. Thank you, Madam Chair.