Debates of February 14, 2023 (day 138)

Date
February
14
2023
Session
19th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
138
Members Present
Hon. Diane Archie, Hon. Frederick Blake Jr., Mr. Bonnetrouge, Hon. Paulie Chinna, Ms. Cleveland, Hon. Caroline Cochrane, Mr. Edjericon, Hon. Julie Green, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Martselos, Ms. Nokleby, Mr. O’Reilly, Ms. Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Rocky Simpson, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Ms. Weyallon Armstrong.
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Motion 72-19(2): Appointment of the Clerk of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that the Legislative Assembly recommends the appointment of Mr. Glen Rutland as Clerk of the Legislative Assembly by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories as recommended by the Board of Management of the Legislative Assembly;

And further, that this appointment take effect on April 1st, 2023.

And, Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member for Kam Lake. Notices of motion. Member for Thebacha.

Motion 72-19(2): Appointment of the Clerk of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, Carried

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Appointment of the Clerk of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly.

WHEREAS the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, after 20 years of dedicated service to the last six Legislative Assemblies, has indicated his intention to retire on March 31st, 2023;

AND WHEREAS it is desirable to recommend the appointment of an individual as Clerk of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS Section 54(1) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that the clerk shall be appointed by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories on the recommendation of the Board of Management approved by motion of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Board of Management has recommended the appointment of Mr. Glen Rutland of Yellowknife as Clerk of the Legislative Assembly;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that the Legislative Assembly recommend the appointment of Mr. Glen Rutland as Clerk of the Legislative Assembly by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories as recommended by the Board of Management of the Legislative Assembly;

AND FURTHER, that this appointment take effect on April 1st, 2023. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member for Kam Lake. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Any abstentions? The motion is carried.

Carried