After a moment of silence for late Speaker Joe Enook, and one ballot, Baker Lake MLA Simeon Mikkungwak moved on from his role as deputy Speaker to Speaker the morning of May 28.
Enook died in late March.
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Former Premier Paul Quassa, former cabinet minister Pat Angnakak and Gjoa Haven MLA Tony Akoak were also in play.
Mikkungwak himself said he expected the voting to go a second round.
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Mikkungwak and Enook often travelled together to fulfill their duties, and while the assembly was in session they would speak together about maintaining order and decorum.
Mikkungwak sees his new job as involving reminding members that they are representing their constituents and the people of Nunavut. He also hopes to foster open communication with members, who are elected by the people, he said.
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After the vote, the new Speaker was headed off for a briefing on his new duties, which he was set to take on at the opening of the spring session that afternoon.
