Executive Council of British Columbia
Overview of the executive council of the Canadian province of British Columbia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Executive Council of British Columbia (the Cabinet) is the Cabinet of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Almost always composed of members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, the Cabinet is similar in structure and role as the federal Cabinet of Canada is to the Canadian House of Commons.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2016) |
Further information: Government of British Columbia
Quick Facts Nickname, Formation ...
Nickname | Cabinet of British Columbia |
---|---|
Formation | July 20, 1871 (153 years ago) (1871-07-20) |
Membership | |
Charles III | |
Represented by | Janet Austin, lieutenant governor |
Chair | David Eby, premier |
Staff | Government of British Columbia |
Website | www2 |
Close
Executive power is vested in the Crown; the lieutenant governor of British Columbia, as representative of the Crown, exercises executive power on behalf of the Cabinet, acting as the lieutenant governor in Council. Members of the Cabinet are selected by the premier of British Columbia, who chairs the Cabinet.