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The Executive Branch of Government is generally referred to as the government.
Technically, the word government means the Lieutenant Governor acting by and with
the advice of the Executive Council, correctly referred to as the Governor-in- Council.
Executive Council is the decision-making authority for the Government of Nova Scotia.
Members of the Executive Council, known as ministers, collectively form
the Executive
Council, also known as Cabinet. By convention, Cabinet ministers are
normally MLAs. Ministers are chosen by the Premier and appointed by the
Lieutenant Governor, under the Executive
Council Act. By tradition in Nova Scotia, the Premier is appointed
President of the Executive Council. Members of the Executive Council are
ministers of the Crown, whether or not they have been appointed to preside
over a department. Appointments are made under the Great Seal of the Province
to hold office and preside over departments.
The Executive Council Act lists the ministers' offices. Ministers are assigned to
oversee one or more government departments or agencies, along with other duties as
prescribed by statute. Minister without Portfolio is the title given to a member of the
Executive Council who does not preside over a department. The Governor-in-Council may,
from time to time, assign other responsibilities to any department or member of the
Executive Council.
For further information about the Executive Council Office, please refer to the About Executive Council page.
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