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Parliamentary Procedure Workshops: For Provincial Public Servants

​​​​​​​​​​This one-day workshop for provincial public servants, developed and delivered by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, is intended to provide for a greater understanding of parliamentary procedure including the legislative and budgetary process in British Columbia and Cabinet and Treasury Board decision-making.

 

Objectives 

Assist public servants to: 

  •  know how the parliamentary system governs the work of the public service, including an introduction to parliamentary procedure 
  •  have an appreciation for the roles and responsibilities of Ministers, including Cabinet decision-making and government caucus committees 
  •  understand how the legislative process works, including the annual cycle of requests for legislation and drafting 
  •  understand how Orders-in-Council and Regulations are processed 
  •  understand how policy work and research informs the legislative process 
  •  understand how the Budget and Estimate process works, including Treasury Board 
  •  understand how the impact of legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines inform the work of the public service. 

​​Agenda

Participants will arrive at 8:15 am for an introduction to the day. The morning will focus on the Chamber with an overview of parliamentary history, the roles of the Speaker and the Clerk, procedure in the Chamber and the work of Parliamentary Committees.  In the afternoon, presentations will explain the work of Legislative Counsel and the process of Cabinet and Treasury Board decision-making. Included in the day is a presentation from the Legislative Library outlining their services and a tour of the Parliament Buildings.
 

Workshop Location

The workshop will take place at the Parliament Buildings in the Legislative Chamber. 
Time: 8:15 am – 4:15 pm
Cost: No charge 

​Registration

COVID UPDATE: The Parliamentary Procedure Workshop is not being offered at this time due to the ongoing health crisis.

Registration requests are not being accepted until further notice. Participants who have already submitted registration requests will be contacted when we determine how to best offer this workshop in the future. 


 Confirmation
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Parliamentary Education Office will issue a confirmation to each participant via e-mail once registration details are complete including the provision of background reading. The confirmation will also provide information regarding parking, entrance to the building, security passes and dress code requirements.

​Cancellation

Please advise the Parliamentary Education Office of cancellation of attendance as soon as possible in order to provide an opportunity for other registrants to attend. Please contact 250-387-8669 or PEO@leg.bc.ca.
 

Special Instructions

Any personal requirements for participation in the Workshop, such as physical access, should be brought to the attention of the Parliamentary Education Office at the time of registration.​
 
Parliament Buildings, Victoria BC V8V 1X4 Canada
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