Speaker Roger Fitzgerald announced today that the House of Assembly Management Commission will hold its next meeting Wednesday, March 18. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the House of Assembly Chamber.

As provided for in Section 19 of the House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and Administration Act, the commission will hold an in camera session to consider personnel issues.

The televised portion of the proceedings is expected to begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be broadcast on cable television in a manner similar to the House of Assembly proceedings. Media representatives will be provided with a briefing package on Wednesday morning at 8:45 a.m. in the Clerk�s Office. The agenda for the meeting follows.

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Location: House of Assembly Chamber
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. � 1:00 p.m.

1. In Camera session
2. Speaker�s Opening Remarks
3. Approval of Minutes for January 27, 2009 meeting
4. Speaker�s Report under Rule 18(4)
5. Approval for Travel under Special Circumstances (Section 43 of Rules)