1. Deputy Heads

    Deputy Heads:

    1. will ensure communications priorities and requirements assigned their respective departments, public committees, boards and councils are met;

    2. are accountable for adherence to communications policy, direction and guidelines;

    3. will explain approved departmental policies, programs and services; and

    4. may appoint individuals to serve as designated spokespersons in accordance with this Policy.
  1. Provisions
  1. Implementation

    Executive Council is the authority for government communications planning and ministers have the ultimate responsibility for providing information to the public on government policy, program or services issues.

  2. Communications Planning

    Communications planning assists in the development of a proper understanding, by all groups, of government policies, positions, programs, services and events.

    Communications plans are developed in consultation with the Deputy Secretary, Corporate Communications and Protocol and in accordance with communications guidelines issued by the Premier.