The Executive Council Office:
- provides advice and administrative services to the Executive Council;
- processes documents intended for consideration of the Executive Council (Cabinet) and the Policy Board and Operations Committee, and promulgates the official decisions;
- provides advice, support and direction to departments and agencies of government and assures they are informed of decisions of Council, Policy Board and Operations Committee;
- coordinates and/or organizes legal, traditional administrative or ceremonial requirements associated with such events as the swearing into office of the Lieutenant Governor and Members of the Executive Council, and calling or dissolving the General Assembly of the Legislature;
- maintains the various records associated with the Province's executive arm;
- provides notification of policies and information on matters of general application, such as assignment of ministerial responsibility for administration of public statutes and for agencies, boards and commissions, disposition of bills introduced in the legislative assembly, Executive Council process and procedures; etc.
- administers Participate PEI, a program providing for public application/appointment to various agencies, boards and commissions of the provincial government;
- provides research, analysis and advice on economic and social policy and intergovernmental affairs;
- develops and coordinates strategies and policy positions on regional and national issues;
- provides support to the Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs;
- advises, guides and assists departments and agencies in planning, implementing and delivering French language programs and services;
- supports development and promotion of the Acadian and Francophone Community.
Executive Council Office staff also work with other departments and agencies as necessary to further government's priorities and corporate strategies and provide leadership, assistance and advice on interdepartmental projects.
