7-405: The Redford Ministry was the combined Cabinet (called Executive Council of Alberta), chaired by fourteenth Premier Alison Redford , and Ministers that governed Alberta halfway through the fourth session of the 27th Alberta Legislature from October 7, 2011, to the early part of the second session of the 28th Alberta Legislature on March 23, 2014. The Executive Council (commonly known as
14-514: Is Danielle Smith , who was sworn in as the 19th premier on October 11, 2022. The Executive Council of Alberta is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Canada . As federal and provincial responsibilities differ there are a number of different portfolios between the federal and provincial governments. The lieutenant Governor , as representative of the King of Canada , heads the council, and
21-552: Is referred to as the Governor-in-Council. Other members of the Cabinet, who advise, or minister to, the vice-regal representative, are selected by the premier and appointed by the lieutenant governor. Most cabinet ministers are the head of a ministry , but this is not always the case. In the construct of constitutional monarchy and responsible government , the ministerial advice tendered is typically binding (although
28-751: The cabinet ) was made up of members of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party which holds a majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta . The cabinet was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on the advice of the premier . Members of the council are styled "the Honourable" only for the duration of their membership, not for life. The first Redford ministry was in place from October 12, 2011, after Redford took over
35-527: The council and are styled "the Honourable" for life (unless removed from membership for an indictable offence). Members and honorary members use the post-nominal letters "ECA". The executive powers in the province lie with the lieutenant governor and are exercised on the advice of the premier of Alberta and Executive Council of Alberta. The lieutenant governor is restricted by custom and constitutional convention . The Lieutenant Governor performs constitutional, ceremonial and social duties. The current premier
42-451: The leadership of Alberta Conservatives following the 2011 leadership election , until May 8, 2012 after she won re-election. Members are listed in order of precedence . Richard Starke Executive Council of Alberta The Executive Council of Alberta (the Cabinet ) is a body of ministers of the Crown in right of Alberta , who along with the lieutenant governor , exercises
49-575: The powers of the Government of Alberta . Ministers are selected by the premier and typically (but not always) sit as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). It is the provincial equivalent to the federal Cabinet of Canada . Executive councillors are styled "the Honourable". A change was made to the protocol in 2022 and former members who were living on February 6, 2022 (the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II ) are now honorary members of
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