The Deputy Minister (DM) of
Fisheries and Aquaculture is the senior public servant who oversees the
Department under the direction of the Minister. The Deputy Minister is
the liaison between the elected official (Minister) and the
Department’s employees (bureaucracy). The DM responds to the
Minister’s policy guidance, provides strategic advice, oversees the
Department’s administration, and may represent the Minister in
meetings.
An
Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) works closely with the Deputy Minister.
He or she is tasked with overseeing the development and implementation of
government and Departmental policies. The ADM of Fisheries is
responsible for the licensing of fish processing plants, delivery of the
quality assurance program, market development, facilities management,
and regional delivery of services. The ADM of Aquaculture is responsible
for implementation of the Department’s policies and programs in
support of aquaculture development. The Executive Director of Policy and
Planning oversees the policy development and strategic planning of the
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
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