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Parliament of Canada Act

Version of section 79.1 from 2006-12-12 to 2017-09-20:


Marginal note:Parliamentary Budget Officer

  •  (1) There is hereby established the position of Parliamentary Budget Officer, the holder of which is an officer of the Library of Parliament.

  • Marginal note:Appointment and term of office

    (2) The Governor in Council shall, by commission under the Great Seal, appoint the Parliamentary Budget Officer to hold office during pleasure for a renewable term of not more than five years.

  • Marginal note:Selection

    (3) The Governor in Council may select the Parliamentary Budget Officer from a list of three names submitted in confidence, through the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, by a committee formed and chaired by the Parliamentary Librarian.

  • Marginal note:Remuneration and expenses

    (4) The Parliamentary Budget Officer shall be paid the remuneration and expenses set by the Governor in Council.

  • 2006, c. 9, s. 116

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