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The Legislative Assembly establishes special committees to select and unanimously recommend the appointment of statutory officers. On February 26, 2024 and November 9, 2023, the Legislative Assembly appointed the Special Committee to select and unanimously recommend the appointment of an Information and Privacy Commissioner, pursuant to section 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 165).
On Aprill 11, 2024, the Committee released its report with a unanimous recommendation to appoint Michael Harvey for a six-year term as Information and Privacy Commissioner. It is expected that Mr. Harvey will begin his term on May 6, 2024, following appointment by the Lieutenant Governor.
The Information and Privacy Commissioner is an independent officer of the Legislature who provides oversight and enforcement of BC's freedom of information, privacy, and personal information protection laws. The Commissioner is also designated as the Registrar of Lobbyists.