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Protocol
and Events Branch provides leadership and coordination in Government
ceremonial, protocol and diplomatic activities, work that is vital
to the well-being and positive perceptions, both nationally and
internationally, of British Columbia. Activities include:
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advising
Government on all matters of protocol and precedence; |
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planning
and conducting official ceremonies such as Opening of the Legislature
and Cabinet Swearing-In ceremonies; |
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planning
and conducting official visits to the Province of the Sovereign,
members of the Royal Family, the Governor General, heads of
state and government, foreign ministers, heads of diplomatic
missions and other VIPs; |
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acting
as the principal Government contact for British Columbia's Consular
Corps; |
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coordinating
wedding anniversary and birthday congratulatory messages from
The Queen, the Premier and others. |
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managing
the Order of British Columbia and the Government Long Service
Award programs; and |
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providing
event and conference secretariat support to the Premier's Office
and Government Ministries. |
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