Members' Services Board

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on May 13, 2021 (Motion No. 8).

The Hon. Jeremy Harper is Chair of MSB pursuant to Standing Order 45(2).

Committee Members

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on January 12, 2017 (Motion No. 5). The membership of the committee was amended by the Legislative Assembly on October 29, 2019 (Motion No. 73).

The Speaker, the Hon. Nils Clarke, was Chair of MSB pursuant to Standing Order 45(2).

Committee Members

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on December 7, 2011 (Motion #5).

Committee Members

• Hon. Ted Staffen (Chair)
• Dennis Fentie
• Arthur Mitchell
• Elizabeth Hanson
• Hon. Glenn Hart

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on March 25, 2003 (Motion No. 22): 
THAT the Honourable Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 45(2), be appointed Chair of the Members' Services Board;
THAT Hon. Dennis Fentie, Todd Hardy, Pat Duncan and Hon. Peter Jenkins be appointed to the Members' Services Board; 
THAT the Board consider:

1. budget submissions for the following Votes:
   (a) Legislative Assembly,
   (b) Ombudsman (including Information and Privacy Commissioner),
   (c) Conflicts Commission, and
   (d) Elections Office,

   and
    

2. policy questions concerning matters such as:
   (a) space allocation,
   (b) staffing,
   (c) caucus funding,
   (d) Media Gallery House rules, and
   (e) Hansard,

   and

THAT the Board fulfill its statutory responsibilities including those in the Ombudsman Act, the Conflict of Interest (Members and Ministers) Act, and the Legislative Assembly Retirement Allowances Act.

Committee Members

• Hon. Ted Staffen (Chair)
• Hon. Dennis Fentie
• Todd Hardy
• Pat Duncan
• Hon. Peter Jenkins

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on June 22, 2000 (Motion No. 19):
THAT the Honourable Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 45(2), be appointed Chair of the Members' Services Board;
THAT Hon. Pat Duncan, Trevor Harding, Peter Jenkins and Cynthia Tucker be appointed to the Members' Services Board;
THAT the Board consider:

1. budget submissions for the following Votes:
   (a) Legislative Assembly,
   (b) Ombudsman (including Information and Privacy Commissioner),
   (c) Conflicts Commission, and
   (d) Elections Office,

   and
    

2. policy questions concerning matters such as:
   (a) space allocation,
   (b) staffing,
   (c) caucus funding,
   (d) Media Gallery House rules,
   (e) seating in the Assembly, and
   (f) Hansard,

   and

THAT the Board fulfill its statutory responsibilities including those in the Ombudsman Act, the Conflict of Interest (Members and Ministers) Act, and the Legislative Assembly Retirement Allowances Act, 1991.

The membership of the committee was amended by the Legislative Assembly on December 6, 2000 (Motion No. 26).

Committee Members

• Hon. Dennis Schneider (Chair)
• Hon. Pat Duncan
• Trevor Harding (rescinded December 6, 2000)
• Peter Jenkins
• Hon. Cynthia Tucker
• Eric Fairclough (appointed December 6, 2000)

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on December 12, 1996 (Motion No. 4):
THAT the Honourable Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 45(2), be appointed Chair of the Members' Services Board;
THAT Hon. Piers McDonald, Hon. Trevor Harding, Jack Cable and John Ostashek be appointed to the Members' Services Board;
THAT the Board consider:

1. budget submissions for the following Votes:
   (a) Legislative Assembly
   (b) Ombudsman (including the Information and Privacy Commissioner), and
   (c) Conflicts Commission,

   and
    

2. policy questions concerning matters such as:
   (a) space allocation,
   (b) staffing
   (c) caucus funding
   (d) Media Gallery House rules,
   (e) seating in the Assembly, and
   (f) Hansard,

   and

THAT the Board fulfill its statutory responsibilities including those in the Ombudsman Act, the Conflict of Interest (Members and Ministers) Act, and the Legislative Assembly Retirement Allowances Act, 1991.

The membership of the committee was amended by the Legislative Assembly on December 15, 1997 (Motion No. 79).

Committee Members

• Hon. Robert Bruce (Chair)
• Hon. Doug Livingston (while Speaker from March 24, 1997 to April 10, 1997)
• Hon. Piers McDonald
• Hon. Trevor Harding
• Jack Cable (rescinded December 15, 1997)
• John Ostashek
• Pat Duncan (appointed December 15, 1997)

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on December 16, 1992 (Motion No. 9):
THAT the Honourable Speaker, Hon. John Ostashek and Tony Penikett be appointed to the Members' Services Board;
THAT the Speaker be Chair of the said Board; and
THAT the said Board, on matters of Assembly organization, consider:

1. budget forecasts for the Legislative Assembly vote,

   and
    

2. policy questions concerning matters such as
   (a) Assembly research services
   (b) space allocation
   (c) expansion or reduction of staffing
   (d) caucus funding
   (e) Press Gallery House rules
   (f) seating in the Assembly
   (g) Hansard
   (h) administration of retirement allowances.

The membership of the committee was amended by the Legislative Assembly on February 21, 1996 (Motion No. 89).

Committee Members

• Hon. Alan Nordling (Chair)
• Hon. John Ostashek
• Tony Penikett
• Piers McDonald (appointed February 21, 1996)

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on March 9, 1989 (Motion No. 2):
THAT the Honourable Speaker, the Hon. Mr. Penikett and Mr. Phelps be appointed to the members' Services Board;
THAT the Speaker be Chairman of the said Board; and 
THAT the said Board assist the Speaker on matters of Assembly organization including:

1. Consideration of budget forecasts for the Legislative Assembly vote,

   and
    

2. Consideration of policy questions concerning matters of Assembly organization such as
   (a) Assembly research services
   (b) Space allocation
   (c) Expansion or reduction of staffing
   (d) Caucus funding
   (e) Press Gallery House rules
   (f) Seating in the Assembly
   (g) Hansard

The membership of the committee was amended by the Legislative Assembly on December 12, 1991 (Motion No. 96).

Committee Members

• Hon. Sam Johnston (Chair)
• Hon. Tony Penikett
• Willard Phelps (rescinded December 12, 1991)
• Bea Firth (appointed December 12, 1991)
• Dan Lang (appointed December 12, 1991)
• Hon. Art Webster (appointed December 12, 1991)

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on July 18, 1985 (Motion No. 5). The membership of the committee was amended by the Legislative Assembly on January 12, 1989 (Motion No. 2).

Committee Members

• Hon. Sam Johnston (Chair)
• Hon. Tony Penikett
• Willard Phelps
• Roger Coles
• Hon. David Porter
• Hon. Roger Kimmerly (appointed January 12, 1989)

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on July 14, 1982 (Motion No. 8): 
THAT the Honourable Speaker, the Hon. Mr. Pearson and Mr. Penikett be appointed to the Members' Services Board;
THAT the Speaker be Chairman of the said Board;
and
THAT the said Board assist the Speaker on matters of Assembly organization including:

1. Selection of the Clerk of Assembly,
2. Recommendation of appropriate salaries for the Clerk and Clerk Assistants in accordance with salaries of House officers in other jurisdictions,
3. Consideration of budget forecasts for the Legislative Assembly vote, and
4. Consideration of policy questions concerning matters of Assembly organization such as
   (a) Assembly research services
   (b) Space allocation
   (c) Expansion or reduction of staffing
   (d) Caucus funding
   (e) Press Gallery House rules
   (f) Seating in the Assembly
   (g) Hansard. 

Committee Members

• Hon. Donald Taylor (Chair)
• Hon. Chris Pearson
• Tony Penikett

The membership to MSB was appointed by Order of the Legislative Assembly on December 14, 1978 (Motion No. 7). The membership of the committee was amended by the Legislative Assembly on November 13, 1980 (Motion No. 28).

Committee Members

• Hon. David Taylor (Chair)
• Hon. Chris Pearson
• Iain MacKay (rescinded November 13, 1980)
• Tony Penikett (appointed November 13, 1980)