2003/04 – 2005/06 SERVICE PLAN Office of the Premier

Core Business Areas

The Service Plan for the Office of the Premier draws on the New Era vision, values and principles. It outlines the Office of the Premier’s long-term goals and objectives, and assigns key benchmarks and targets to measure the office’s progress against its targets. To support the achievement of the government’s New Era commitments, the Office of the Premier has been structured to best enable efficient delivery on key priorities.

Executive and Support Services

Office of the Chief of Staff: manages key relationships on behalf of the Premier, provides strategic advice, communications, media relations and issues management support directly to the Premier.

Deputy Ministers to the Premier: provide leadership and coordination across all ministries and agencies of government for development of policies, legislation and public service reform.

Cabinet Operations: provides administrative support and services for Cabinet decision-making processes and facilitates the effective operation of Cabinet, and Cabinet and Government Caucus Committees (GCCs).

Reporting Entities

Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat: works with all ministries and agencies of government to ensure that relations with federal, provincial and international governments advance British Columbia’s interests.

Public Affairs Bureau: leads and coordinates communications with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures that information about government programs and services is accessible to British Columbians.

Board Resourcing and Development: ensures the appointment of fully qualified Crown corporations, agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs).

Crown Agencies Secretariat: oversees the system of Crown corporations and provides advice, information and support to improve good governance and accountability for results.

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Associated Agencies

Premier’s Technology Council: advises the Premier on key technology issues associated with the New Era commitments to bridge the digital divide, support a growing technology industry in British Columbia and work with the technology industry to capitalize on the province’s growth potential in this sector.

British Columbia Progress Board: an independent board established to provide a new level of accountability by establishing specific economic, social, environmental and community goals, and monitoring government’s progress towards these goals.