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- 3. A symbol of the Legislative Assembly’s independence from the monarchy and is carried by the Sergeant-at-Arms when the Lieutenant Governor, the Governor General or the King is escorted to the Chamber.
- 7. Where the Assembly meets in the Legislature.
- 8. Help members during sittings of the Assembly by delivering messages and materials to MLAs, table officers and the Speaker in the Chamber.
- 9. Is the head of government and has overall responsibility for everything the government does.
- 10. This person is responsible for enforcing the rules of the Chamber and ensuring that all MLAs are treated fairly.
- 12. Is responsible for security in the Chamber and the galleries and carries the Mace into the Chamber each sitting day.
- 13. This person grants royal assent to Bills which have passed third reading.
- 15. Is the adviser to the Speaker and calls the daily order of business.
- 16. Leads the party that has the second greatest number of elected MLAs.
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- 1. A heavy, decorated, gold staff which symbolizes the authority of the Assembly to make laws for the province.
- 2. Runs the meeting during committees of the whole Assembly. This person is usually a private government Member.
- 4. Known as a critic, they examine, question and suggest alternatives to government policies.
- 5. Take notes throughout the debates, interview MLAs afterwards and report this information through television, radio, newspapers and online.
- 6. These individuals are not cabinet Ministers and they sit behind Ministers and debate and vote in the Assembly.
- 11. Each of Alberta’s constituencies elects one representative who must discuss, debate and vote on proposed Bills within the Assembly.
- 14. Chosen by the Premier, this person heads a particular government ministry, such as education, health or environment.