Behchokǫ̀- Public Hearing on Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act

Date: 
Thursday, October 4, 2018 - 19:00 to 21:00
Location: 
Behchokǫ̀ - Recreation Centre

Public Hearing on Bill 20

Want to have a say in what a Territorial Ombudsperson could do for you? 

The Standing Committee on Government Operations is seeking public input on the following:

Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act

The Bill establishes an Ombudsperson who acts on behalf of NWT residents who have concerns about how they are treated in their dealings with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). The Ombudsperson will have investigative powers to determine if the GNWT is conducting its business according to established laws, policies, and principles of procedural fairness.  The Ombudsperson will also have the authority to make recommendations to the GNWT to improve its legislation, policies, and procedures.

When:     Thursday, October 4,

Location:  Recreation Centre, Behchokǫ̀

Time:        7:00pm

The Bill can be found at https://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/documents-proceedings/bills

For more information or to send submissions, contact Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
 (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-smith@gov.nt.ca
Calendar Title: 
Public Hearing on Bill 20 in Behchokǫ̀