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Committees of the Legislative Assembly

Committees have become an essential part of modern legislatures. They make the NWT Legislative Assembly more effective by allowing Members to look at issues in a detailed way. Committees occasionally travel to various parts of the Northwest Territories thereby taking the Legislature to the people. Committees can meet during Sessions or between Sessions. The Legislative Assembly has three types of committees - Committee of the Whole, Standing Committees and Special Committees. Committee of the Whole This committee consists of all the Members of the Assembly. It is the Assembly itself - but the...

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Members of the Legislative Assembly

Members of the Legislative Assembly, or MLAs, are elected to represent one of 19 districts of the Northwest Territories called ridings or constituencies. MLAs represent their constituents at the territorial level. MLAs help create and amend laws, act as spokespeople for their constituents, and help solve problems. It is the duty of an MLA to represent everyone in his or her riding, regardless of how they voted. When they take office, MLAs swear a statutory oath. They are also bound to follow the Members’ Conduct Guidelines.

Role and Membership

The Legislative Assembly's Board of Management is established under the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act. The establishment of the Board emphasizes the responsibility that Members have for the general administration of the Legislative Assembly and confirms the independence of the Legislature from the Executive branch of government. The Speaker has the primary responsibility for the services and programs required by the Assembly and its Members. Its responsibilities include, but are not limited to: compiling and approving the annual budgetary estimates for the operation of the...