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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 6
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1997
The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:11 a.m., this day, in Room 269 (West Block), Peter Adams (Chair) presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Peter Adams, George Baker, Stéphane Bergeron, Marlene Catterall, Yvon Charbonneau, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Norman Doyle, Ken Epp, Mac Harb, Bob Kilger, Carolyn Parrish, John Richardson.
Associate Member present: André Harvey.
In attendance:. From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada: Jean-Pierre Kingsley, Chief Electoral Officer; Jacques Girard, Director, Legal Services; Janice Vezina, Director, Election Financing; Diane Bruyère, Director, Operations.
Committee’s mandate under S.O. 108(3)(a)(vi) – election of Members to the House of Commons
In accordance with its mandate under Standing Order 108(3)(a)(iv), the Committee proceeded to the consideration of the Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the 36th General Election referred to the Committee on September 24, 1997 pursuant to Standing Order 32(5). (Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-4)
Jean-Pierre Kingsley made an opening statement and with the other witnesses answered questions.
Committee’s mandate under S.O. 115(4) – Priority use of Committee rooms
On motion of Bob Kilger, it was agreed, - That, in accordance with the Committee’s mandate under Standing Order 115(4) and to the Room Allocation System for all Committees, the slot for the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage be re-assigned from Group 1 to Group 2.
At 12:41 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
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