New Clerk in the NWT.

• Position: CPA activities: the Canadian scene

Tim Mercer was named Clerk designate of the Legislative Assembly in June 2003, and took office in October 2003, replacing David Hamilton who retired. Mr. Hamilton will continue his duties as Chief Electoral Officer for the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Mercer is a graduate of Queen's (BA Political Science) and Dalhousie (MA Public Administration). Prior to moving North, he served as Municipal Advisor to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Province of Nova Scotia and as a project Manager with the Canada/Nova Scotia Cooperation Agreement.

In 1997 he was recruited by the City of Yellowknife to the position of City Clerk. In 2000 he was appointed to lead the city's newly formed Corporate Services Department. As Director of Corporate Services, Mr. Mercer was responsible for the provision of professional support services to City...