The NDP of PEI has formed a search committee as it looks to put a new leader in place this year.
Mike redmond stepped down as leader last year shortly after losing the by-election in District 11 Charlottetown-Parkdale.
The Committee chair is Marian White, who is being helped out by Thomas Burleigh and former Leader Dr. Herb Dickieson.
They are busy screening candidates in preparation for a spring leadership selection. Currently the Party has identified several potential candidates whose names will be released over the coming weeks.
The Leadership Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 7th.