1. The Premier The Leader of the Party which obtains the largest number of Parliamentary seats

2. The Premier  Head of the governing party  Nominates or selects cabinet ministers  Speaks in the House of Assembly on matters reserved for the governor  Presides over the cabinet  Approves government decisions when cabinet is not involved.

3. The Premier cont’d  Speaks for the government on National issues  Recommends appointments to the governor

4. The Opposition Leader Leader of the Minority Party Leader of the Minority Party Represents an alternative government or government in waiting Represents an alternative government or government in waiting Tries to convince the public that if elected they will make a better government Tries to convince the public that if elected they will make a better government Questions government policies along with the shadow cabinet Questions government policies along with the shadow cabinet Advises the government on two appointments to the Constituency Boundaries Commission and on three appointments to the senate. Advises the government on two appointments to the Constituency Boundaries Commission and on three appointments to the senate. Leader of the party with the second highest number of seats in the House of Assembly Leader of the party with the second highest number of seats in the House of Assembly

5. The Cabinet The Cabinet is chosen by the premier The Cabinet is chosen by the premier It currently consists of 10 ministers. It currently consists of 10 ministers. Each minister has an assigned area of responsibility called a portfolio. Each minister has an assigned area of responsibility called a portfolio. Exercises collective responsibility (e.g. immigration and education chat). Exercises collective responsibility (e.g. immigration and education chat). Is the center of the system of government Is the center of the system of government Initiates government policies and programs and is responsible for the general direction and control of government. Initiates government policies and programs and is responsible for the general direction and control of government.

6. Cabinet cont’d The word comes form a French word, which means a private room for consultation. The word comes form a French word, which means a private room for consultation. Meetings are held in secret in the Cabinet office. Meetings are held in secret in the Cabinet office. The minister conducts the business of his/her ministry. The minister conducts the business of his/her ministry. Leads debate in parliament Leads debate in parliament

7. The Civil Service Complex Organization of full-time employees whose duty is to serve the government. Complex Organization of full-time employees whose duty is to serve the government. They understand and put in practice the policies of the government They understand and put in practice the policies of the government They explain what the government is doing to the public. They explain what the government is doing to the public. They have to be loyal to any political party that is in power. They have to be impartial. They have to be loyal to any political party that is in power. They have to be impartial. They cannot take an active part in politics by speaking in public on political issues. They cannot take an active part in politics by speaking in public on political issues.

8. Entry into Civil Service This is based upon certain minimum educational qualifications. Appointments are handled by the Public Service Commission. Cabinet directs the public service so that they perform functions in the publics interest. This is based upon certain minimum educational qualifications. Appointments are handled by the Public Service Commission. Cabinet directs the public service so that they perform functions in the publics interest.

9. Categories Administrative Administrative Professional and Scientific Professional and Scientific Executive Executive Clerical and Miscellaneous Clerical and Miscellaneous General Weekly Employees General Weekly Employees