Debates of June 9, 2020 (day 29)
Motion 9-19(2): Reappointment of Human Rights Commission Members, Carried
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. WHEREAS Section 16.(2) of the Human Rights Act provides that the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission is composed of such members, between three and five in number, as may be appointed by the Commissioner on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;
AND WHEREAS there will be three vacancies on the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission as of June 8, 2020;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake that the Legislative Assembly recommend the reappointment of the following individuals to the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission:
Ms. Marion Berls of the Town of Fort Smith, for a term of four years; and
Mr. Charles Dent of the City of Yellowknife, for a term of four years;
AND FURTHER, that the Speaker be authorized to communicate the effective date of these appointments to the Commissioner. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Member for Kam Lake. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Any abstentions? The motion is carried.
---Carried