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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting No. 1
Thursday, March 25, 1999
The Sub-Committee on International Financial Reporting Guidelines and Standards for the Public Sector of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts met at 4:06 p.m. this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Vice-Chair, Lynn Myers, presiding.
Members of the Sub-Committee present: Serge Cardin, Ivan Grose Lynn Myers, and John Williams.
Other Member present: Philip Mayfield.
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: Jean Dupuis and Brian O'Neal, Research Officers.
Witness(es):From the Standing Committee on Public Accounts: John Williams, M.P., Chair; From the Office of the Auditor General of Canada: L. Denis Desautels, Auditor General of Canada; Maria Barrados, Assistant Auditor General.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(e), the Sub-Committee received a presentation of Report on the 1999 Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committees 5th Biennial Conference.
John Williams and Denis Desautels each made an opening statement and with Maria Barrados, answered questions.
At 16:59 p.m., the Committee proceeded in camera, the Chair, John Williams, presiding.
The Sub-Committee proceeded to discuss its future business.
It was agreed, - That the general principals of the proposed workplan be adopted.
It was agreed, - That the proposed list of witnesses be adopted.
It was agreed, - That the Sub-Committee seek permission to travel to Washington DC and that a budget in the amount of $19,900.00 be approved.
It was agreed, - That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive evidence when a quorum is not present provided that at least three (3) members are present (including one member of the Opposition).
At 5:20 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Janice Hilchie
Clerkof the Sub-Committee