PROC Committee Meeting

The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 6:02 p.m. this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, for the purpose of electing a Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 106(1).

On motion of Tom Lukiwski, it was agreed, — That Joe Preston be elected Chair of the Committee.

The Clerk of the Committee presided over the election of the Vice-Chairs.

On motion of Rodger Cuzner, it was agreed, — That Marcel Proulx be elected First Vice-Chair of the Committee.

On motion of Claude DeBellefeuille, it was agreed, — That Michel Guimond be elected Second Vice-Chair of the Committee.

Joe Preston took the Chair.

STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR

That the Committee retain, as needed and at the discretion of the Chair, the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament to assist the Committee in its work, at the discretion of the Chair.

That the four (4) Whips be delegated the authority to act as the striking committee pursuant to Standing Orders 104, 113 and 114, and that they be authorized to present directly to the Chair, in a report signed by all four (4) Whips, or their representatives, their unanimous recommendations for presentation to the House, on behalf of the Committee.

That, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1), the Subcommittee on Private Members' Business be composed of one (1) member from each recognized party and a Chair from the government party; and

That Harold Albrecht be appointed Chair of the Subcommittee.

That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the two Vice-Chairs, a member of the other opposition party and one government member.

That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive and publish evidence when a quorum is not present, provided that at least three (3) members are present, including one member of the opposition.

That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses not exceeding one (1) representative per organization; and that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be made at the discretion of the Chair.

That only the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee documents and only when they exist in both official languages and that witnesses be advised accordingly prior to appearing before the Committee.

That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide working meals for the Committee and its Subcommittees.

That one copy of the transcript of each in camera meeting be kept in the Committee Clerk’s office for consultation by members of the Committee.

It was agreed, — That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure meet on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, during the time slot in which the Committee normally meets.

At 6:12 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.