Provincial Government Structure
The provincial government structure is based along the same principles as the federal system.
The provincial government's body is called the Legislative Assembly and the Queen's representative is called the Lieutenant Governor.
In BC, elected representatives are called Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA's).
Normally, every 4-5 years an election is called by the current Premier.
At the end of the election, the Lieutenant Governor asks the leader of the party with the most "seats" to become the Premier of the Province and form the government.
The premier will then choose an Executive Council to help run the province. They develop policies and have similar responsibilities in the Legislative Assembly as the federal cabinet.
Responsibilities:
Healthcare, education, driver licensing and registrations, and the provincial budget amongst other things.
The provincial government's body is called the Legislative Assembly and the Queen's representative is called the Lieutenant Governor.
In BC, elected representatives are called Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA's).
Normally, every 4-5 years an election is called by the current Premier.
At the end of the election, the Lieutenant Governor asks the leader of the party with the most "seats" to become the Premier of the Province and form the government.
The premier will then choose an Executive Council to help run the province. They develop policies and have similar responsibilities in the Legislative Assembly as the federal cabinet.
Responsibilities:
Healthcare, education, driver licensing and registrations, and the provincial budget amongst other things.
Municipal Government Structure
At the municipal level:
The Province of BC defines the structure, finances, and management of the local governments of cities, towns, and villages.
Residents of the municipality elect the mayor and council members to lead the local government.
Committees of councillors discuss budget, service, and administrative issues that are then passed on to the council for debate.
Citizens, business owners, and community groups can present their concerns to councillors at committee meetings.
Municipalities may also be part of a larger county or regional government (for example, Greater Victoria Region).
The Province of BC defines the structure, finances, and management of the local governments of cities, towns, and villages.
Residents of the municipality elect the mayor and council members to lead the local government.
Committees of councillors discuss budget, service, and administrative issues that are then passed on to the council for debate.
Citizens, business owners, and community groups can present their concerns to councillors at committee meetings.
Municipalities may also be part of a larger county or regional government (for example, Greater Victoria Region).