Alberta Record

· Order in Council / Treasury Board reconstitution · in-force

Oic 2025 177 treasury board reconstitution

This Order in Council rescinds all prior appointments to the Treasury Board and appoints eight new members, reconstituting the board.

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What changed

  • Order in Council 159/2023, which established previous appointments to the Treasury Board, is rescinded.
  • All appointments to the Treasury Board made under O.C. 159/2023 are rescinded.
  • Eight new individuals are appointed as members of the Treasury Board, including seven Honourable Ministers and one Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Why it matters

  • The complete rescission of previous appointments and simultaneous appointment of eight new members indicates a full reconstitution of the Treasury Board rather than routine turnover.
  • The composition of the Treasury Board, which oversees financial administration, is entirely reset, potentially influencing future fiscal policy and oversight.
  • The appointment of multiple cabinet ministers and an MLA to the board centralizes financial oversight within the executive and legislative branches.

Other governance concerns

  • Reconstitution of a key financial oversight body.
  • Potential shift in policy direction due to new board composition.
  • Executive influence over financial administration through board appointments.

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