Executive Council of British Columbia

The Executive Council of British Columbia is the top executive body of the the Canadian province of British Columbia's provincial government. It acts as the cabinet of the Premier of British Columbia (the provincial head of government. The party or coalition holding a majority of seats in the Assembly of British Columbia (the top legislative body) has prerogative to form executive government. The Premier of BC thus nominates individuals to the various positions in the Executive Council, who are confirmed by the Deputy President of British Columbia and ultimately answerable to the Assembly.