Proceedings of the Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament

Formerly: The Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders

Issue 1 - Minutes of Proceedings

The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament met at 12:00 noon this day, for the purpose of organization pursuant to rule 88.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Andreychuk, Austin, P.C., Bryden, DeWare, Gauthier, Grafstein, Joyal, P.C., Kroft, Lynch-Staunton, Poulin, Rossiter and Stratton (12).

Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C.

In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

The Clerk of the Committee proceeded to the election of the Chair.

It was moved by the Honourable Senator Poulin -- That the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C. do take the Chair of this Committee.

The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative.

It was moved by the Honourable Senator Andreychuk that the Honourable Senator Stratton be elected Deputy Chair of the Committee.

The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative.

It was agreed that the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the Deputy Chair and Senator Poulin and that the quorum be two members.

It was agreed that the committee print 200 copies of its Proceedings.

It was agreed that the committee ask the Library of Parliament to assign a Research Officer to the Committee; and that the Chair, on behalf of the committee, direct the research staff in the preparation of studies, analysis and summaries.

It was moved by the Honourable Senator Poulin -- That, pursuant to rule 104, the Chair be authorized to report expenses incurred by the committee during the last session.

The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative.

It was agreed -- That a budget application of $2,000 for the fiscal year 2000-2001 be presented to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.

The question being put on the motion, it was resolved in the affirmative.

At 12:20 p.m., the committee proceeded in camera.

At 12:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Gary O'Brien

Clerk of the Committee