Parliamentary Procedure Workshop
Purpose:
This one-day workshop, developed and delivered by the Legislative
Assembly of British Columbia, is intended to provide a greater
understanding of parliamentary procedure including the legislative
and budgetary process in British Columbia as well as Cabinet and
Treasury Board decision-making to staff in the public service.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will:
- 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 for an introduction to the day.
Presentations in the Legislative Chamber will include the Clerk
of the House, Legislative Counsel, and Clerk Assistant. In the
afternoon, participants will attend in the public gallery to observe
the House in session and complete the day with a presentation on
Cabinet and Treasury Board decision-making.
Workshop Location:
The workshop will take place at the Parliament Buildings. The
day will commence in the Ned de Beck Lounge on the 3rd floor at
the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
Facilitator: Karen Aitken, Public Education & Outreach
Manager
Time: 8:15 am – 4:45 pm
Cost: No charge (Health Breaks provided)
Registration:
Please register on-line.
Registration is based on a first come, first served basis. If you
have any questions, please contact Karen Aitken, Public Education & Outreach
Manager at 250-387-8669 or PEO@leg.bc.ca
Please Note: A waiting list has been established
for future sessions. Please register and
your name will be added to this list. You will be contacted when
there is space available.
Confirmation:
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Public Education & Outreach
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:
The Workshop cancellation period is five (5) days prior to the
delivery date. There is a cost to the Legislative Assembly of British
Columbia associated with offering these sessions. There is an extensive
waitlist and cancellation notice is required. Ministries may arrange
for substitutions (with Public Education & Outreach approval)
or ask PEO to fill the vacant seat.
Special Instructions:
Any personal requirements for participation in the Workshop,
such as physical access, should be brought to the attention of
Public Education & Outreach at the time of registration.
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