CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 23Primary legislationIn force

Role of Chief Executive Officer

Section 23 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes the Chief Executive Officer's responsibilities for managing the regulator's day-to-day operations and supervising employees, while explicitly prohibiting direction of specific Commission decisions. The CEO holds deputy head rank with corresponding departmental powers, and interim executives may serve up to 90 days pending Governor in Council approval.

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Role of Chief Executive Officer

23 (1) The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the management of the Regulator’s day-to-day business and affairs, including the supervision of its employees and their work. The Chief Executive Officer must not however give directions with respect to any particular decision, order or recommendation that is made by the Commission or a commissioner. (2) The Chief Executive Officer has the rank and the powers of a deputy head of a department. (3) If the Chief Executive Officer is absent or unable to act or if there is a vacancy in that office, an executive of the Regulator designated by the Minister acts as Chief Executive Officer. (4) The executive referred to in subsection (3) is not authorized to act as Chief Executive Officer for a period of more than 90 days without the approval of the Governor in Council.

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https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-23.html

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