Chief Clerk Announces Retirement

Rod MacArthur, chief clerk of the House of Assembly, announced today, Aug 20, that he plans to retire on Oct. 1, after serving in the position since 1986.

Speaker Charlie Parker thanked Mr. MacArthur for all his work and recognized him for his long and distinguished career in the public service.

"I want to personally thank Mr. MacArthur for all of his hard work over the last 24 years," said Mr. Parker. "Rod served the House through governments of all parties and through both majority and minority governments and is highly knowledgeable in the proceedings of the House of Assembly."

Neil Ferguson, assistant to the clerk, has been appointed acting chief clerk on an interim basis. Mr. MacArthur starts vacation on Saturday, Aug. 21, so Mr. Ferguson will assume the role immediately.