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1st Nunavut Legislature
First legislative assembly of Nunavut (1999–2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1st Nunavut Legislature lasted from 1999 to 2004. The nineteen members were elected in the 1999 Nunavut general election held 15 February.[1] The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut runs on a consensus style government, members are elected as non-partisan and the assembly meets as a whole to elect a premier, the cabinet and the speaker. The premier hands out the cabinet jobs.
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The cabinet is considered the government and the Regular members are considered the opposition. The make up of the assembly acts as a minority parliament. The cabinet must gain the support of the regular members in order to pass bills. Traditionally the cabinet votes as a block known as cabinet solidarity.
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Cabinet ministers
- James Arvaluk was removed from the cabinet in 2003 after being charged with assault.
- Manitok Thompson took over as Minister of Education from 2003 to 2004
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Speaker
- Levi Barnabas was convicted of Sexual Assault in 2000
Members
By-election
Notes
- Aivilik (NWT)
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