What is the difference between a Government Commissioner and a Prime-ministerial Commissioner?

If a high-priority task has been identified, a Commissioner is appointed for execution of the task either by the Prime Minister or a Minister.

What are the responsibilities of a Government Commissioner?

If a high-priority task has been identified that falls within the Government’s sphere of responsibility, but not within the remit of a government office or ministry, then the Prime Minister will appoint a Government Commissioner for the task’s effective coordination. The Government Commissioner’s mandate lasts for as long as it takes to complete the task, but a maximum of 2 years.

What are the responsibilities of Prime-ministerial Commissioners?

The Prime Minister may appoint a Prime-ministerial Commissioner for the completion of a task that falls within the Prime Minister’s sphere of responsibility. The Prime-ministerial Commissioner’s mandate lasts for a specified time period, but may not outlast that of the Prime Minister.

Why are Ministerial Commissioners appointed?

A Minister may appoint a Ministerial Commissioner for the completion of a task that falls within the Minister’s sphere of responsibility. The Ministerial Commissioner’s mandate lasts for a specified time period, but may not outlast that of the Minister.