Legislative Assembly Invites Public Submissions on the Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 20, 2010) – Speaker James Arreak today invited Nunavummiut to provide written submissions to the Management and Services Board of the Legislative Assembly on the most recent annual report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Nunavut.
The report contains a number of recommendations for amendments to the Nunavut Elections Act. Copies of the Chief Electoral Officer’s annual report are available from Elections Nunavut’s website at: www.elections.nu.ca. “I encourage Nunavummiut to express their views on the administration of elections in the territory,” said Speaker Arreak. “Members of the Legislative Assembly look forward to receiving constructive suggestions and recommendations concerning this important legislation.”
Submissions will be accepted until March 31, 2010. Submissions should be provided to the Office of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut and may be sent by email to: [email protected] Speaker Arreak added, “The Board welcomes requests from Nunavummiut who may wish to appear in person to present their recommendations. Any hearings that the Board holds will take place prior to the fall sitting of the House, when it is anticipated that the Chief Electoral Officer’s report will be referred to the Committee of the Whole for detailed consideration by all Members.”
