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BC2PASSEDGOVERNANCE & ETHICSBRITISH COLUMBIA

Acting Conflict of Interest Commissioner Continuation Act

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Introduced
Royal assent
Final vote

Legislative timeline

  1. 1st
  2. 2ndFeb 24, 2025
  3. Comm.Feb 26, 2025
  4. 3rdFeb 26, 2025
  5. Senate
  6. AssentMar 31, 2025

Bill overview

Bill BC2, “Acting Conflict of Interest Commissioner Continuation Act”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-1. It was introduced by Niki Sharma (NDP, Vancouver-Hastings).

It reached second reading on February 24, 2025, committee stage on February 26, 2025 and third reading on February 26, 2025. It received royal assent on March 31, 2025.

This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.

PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What you need to know

The Acting Conflict of Interest Commissioner Continuation Act continues the Acting Conflict of Interest Commissioner in British Columbia until a new commissioner is appointed. This act allows the current commissioner to continue performing their duties until a permanent replacement is found, ensuring continuity in the enforcement of conflict of interest laws in the province.

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Key provisions

  1. 01This Act continues the office of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner for a further 2-year term.
  2. 02The Commissioner may exercise the powers and perform the duties of the office for the continued term.
  3. 03The office of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner is continued under the leadership of the current Commissioner.
  4. 04The Conflict of Interest Commissioner may appoint a Deputy Commissioner to assist in the exercise of powers and duties.
  5. 05The Conflict of Interest Commissioner is responsible for investigating and reporting on conflicts of interest in the public sector.
  6. 06The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General may provide the Conflict of Interest Commissioner with any necessary resources and support.

Vote roll

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