Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, will the Minister confirm if any specific mitigation measures have been identified for Paradise Valley, The Corridor, Old Town, West Channel, and the New Town. You know, we don't know what's going to happen next year. So I think we have to take some decisive action and prepare for it. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, for lessons to be learned, one must conduct a review and assessment of the event. In this case, it's flooding. Mr. Speaker, will the Minister of MACA confirm if there will be any followup analysis in the form of reports prepared by this government on the flooding in both Hay River and Fort Simpson, and if so, when can we expect to see those reports? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, October 20th, 2022, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that the following two individuals be recommended to the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for reappointment as members of the Human Rights Adjudication Panel, effective immediately, for a term of four years:

Mr. Colin Baille of the city of Yellowknife; and,.

Mr. Paul Parker of the city of the Yellowknife.

And further, that the Speaker be authorized to communicate the effective date of this...

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that the word "Premier" be added to any clause in section 79 where reference is made to the Speaker or Minister. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that this Assembly consider amending section 9(c) of the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act and for sections 5455 of the Election and Plebiscites Act to clarify any inconsistencies. Thank you, Madam Chair.