Legislative Assembly And Executive Council — Canada — Northwest Territories law | Esheria

Legislative Assembly And Executive Council

This part defines key terms and sets basic rules for the Legislative Assembly, including when it must sit, where sessions are held, and how members may participate remotely.

Jurisdiction
Canada — Northwest Territories
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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About this statute

This part defines key terms and sets basic rules for the Legislative Assembly, including when it must sit, where sessions are held, and how members may participate remotely. Members must take specified oaths before performing office duties. The provision also covers resignation, vacancy filling, parliamentary privileges, jury exemptions, residence rules, and multiple allowances and reimbursements for members. This provision requires members or former members to repay any excess benefits or expense reimbursements, requires annual reporting to the Legislative Assembly, and creates a process for an independent commission to review members’ compensation and benefits. This Part sets conflict-of-interest, lobbying, and contract rules for members, the Speaker, ministers, and former members, and it requires disclosures, withdrawals, and some filings within set deadlines. This part limits gifts, contracts, and post-office benefits for members and former members, and requires disclosure and reporting to the Integrity Commissioner.

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