The legislation sets out that the appointment of the parliamentary budget officer is made by the Governor in Council, so by cabinet, by the Commissioner of the Great Seal. So that's a position that's done at the pleasure of the government.
February 13th, 2008 / 4:40 p.m.
Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Senior Personnel and Special Projects Secretariat, Privy Council Office
The legislation sets out that the appointment of the parliamentary budget officer is made by the Governor in Council, so by cabinet, by the Commissioner of the Great Seal. So that's a position that's done at the pleasure of the government.
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