FIRST REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS First Session Fifty-seventh Legislative Assembly of the Province of New Brunswick December 16, 2010 MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE Mr. Doucet, Chair Mr. Davis, Vice-Chair Mr. Stewart Mr. Soucy Mr. Betts Mr. Riordon Mr. Savoie Ms. Shephard Mr. Bernard LeBlanc Mr. Arseneault December 16, 2010 To the Honourable The Legislative Assembly of The Province of New Brunswick Mr. Speaker: Your Standing Committee on Public Accounts begs leave to submit this, their First Report.

Pursuant to Standing Rule 99, the Clerk convened a meeting of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Thursday, December 16, 2010, in the Legislative Council Chamber and presided over the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair. On motion of Mr. Riordon, seconded by Mr. Stewar t, Mr. Doucet was elected Chair of the Committee. On motion of Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Riordon, Mr. Davis was elected Vice-Chair. And your Committee begs leave to make a further report. Rick Doucet Chair