The Public Appointments Secretariat administers an effective and efficient public appointments process that is open and transparent and provides leadership in the appointment of qualified and competent individuals to over 600 provincial agencies boards and commissions.

The Public Appointments Secretariat processes all appointment applications, supports the Premier in administering the public appointments process, ensures appointments are in compliance with legislative requirements, serves as the focal point for queries from agencies, ministries and the public regarding the government’s appointments process and monitors appointee terms and expiration dates.