Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, October 31, 2011, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Sahtu, that the honourable Member for Hay River South, Mrs. Groenewegen, be appointed as Deputy Speaker.
At the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today.
The honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, Mr. Moses.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS Section 46(1) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act requires that the Legislative Assembly shall elect a Deputy Speaker;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly wishes to appoint a Deputy Speaker;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Sahtu, that the honourable Member for Hay River South, Mrs. Groenewegen, be appointed as Deputy Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Moses. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called.
---Carried
Item 15, first reading of bills. Item 16, second reading of bills.
Before we adjourn today, I would like to remind Members and guests that the swearing in of the Executive Council will take place in the Chamber at adjournment. Everyone is invited to the reception hosted by Commissioner Tuccaro in the Great Hall. We are pleased to have the Inuvik Drummers and Dancers perform for us, and Lee Mandeville and Company will provide entertainment for us this afternoon. Please join us, myself and all the Members in the Great Hall.
