Two key officials at the BC Legislature have been placed on indefinite leave over what an official says is a criminal investigation.
NDP House Leader Mike Farnworth introduced a motion at the end of question period today that said both clerk Craig James and sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz were being placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
Alan Mullen, a special adviser to the Speaker of the legislature, says there is an active investigation by the RCMP and both men are on paid leave.
James was questioned by reporters on his way out of the building.
"I don't know if the Speaker fully knows what is going on, and of course we have no idea what's going on, but I am sure it will all come to the surface at some point, and we'll deal with it then."
The sergeant-at-arms is responsible for maintaining order in the legislative chamber and other areas used for the business of the house.
The clerk of the house gives non-partisan advice to the Speaker and can be consulted on procedural matters, as well maintaining a record of all the legislature's proceedings.