Office of the Clerk
The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly is the chief procedural
advisor to the Speaker and the Members of the Assembly.
The position is responsible for a wide range of duties relating
to the proceedings and official records of the Assembly and its committees.
The Clerk, as Deputy Minister, also has overall responsibility for
services provided by the Legislative Assembly, including Financial
Services, Personnel and Administrative Services, Research and Library
Services, Legislation, Hansard, Broadcasting, Sergeant-at-Arms and
Visitors Services.
The Clerk sits directly in front of the Speaker at the Clerk's Table
and is assisted at the Table by the Deputy Clerk, Clerk of Committees,
Clerk Assistant and the Law Clerk. They keep the official records of
the Assembly and advise the Speaker and Members on parliamentary and
legal procedure.
The Clerk reports directly to the Speaker for the efficient administration
of the Assembly and its support services. The position is also responsible
for annual budgeting for the Assembly, planning, policy and staff development,
and ensuring adequate financial and human resources are available to
all committees. The Clerk's Office provides administrative services
to the Board of Management and other committees of the Legislative
Assembly.
The Office of the Clerk also co-ordinates all official parliamentary
ceremonies and other formal events involving the Legislative Assembly,
such as the official opening of the Legislative Assembly, election
of the Speaker, swearing-in of Members, and visiting parliamentarians.
Recognizing the importance of fostering a better understanding of
the Northwest Territories and consensus style of government, the Clerk's
Office provides numerous pamphlets, information packages, education
videos, tours, and other promotional material.
The Office of the Clerk is comprised of the following: Clerk of the Legislative
Assembly, Deputy Clerk, Clerk of Committees, Executive Administrative Assistant,
Law Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and the Public Affairs and Communications Advisor.
Other divisions within the Office of the Clerk include Research and Library
Services and Corporate Services.
Office of the Clerk Operational Policies
- 2.01 Public Relations (PDF)
- 2.02
Research Services (PDF)
- 2.03
Legislative
Library
(PDF)
- 2.04
Administrative
Services
(PDF)
- 2.05
Legislative
Assembly
Building
and
Services
(PDF)
- 2.06
Emergency
Procedures
(PDF)
- 2.07
Legislative
Assembly
Pages
(PDF)
- Consolidation
of
Indemnities,
Allowances
and
Expense
Regulations
(PDF)
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