Canada School of Public Service Act

Marginal note:Appointment

• 13 (1) The Governor in Council shall, after consultation by the Minister with the Board, appoint an officer, to be called the President of the School, to hold office for a term not exceeding five years, and the President has the rank and status of a deputy minister.

• Marginal note:Chief executive officer

  (2) The President is the chief executive officer of the School and has supervision over and direction of the work and staff of the School.

• Marginal note:Programs and studies

  (3) In exercising supervision over the School and direction of its programs, the President shall take into consideration the policies of the Government of Canada as well as the learning, training and development needs and priorities of the Public Service as determined by the Treasury Board.

• Marginal note:Acting President

  (4) In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the Board may appoint a senior officer of the School to act as President, but the term of such an appointment shall not exceed ninety days except with the approval of the Governor in Council.