Premier of Saskatchewan

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Premier of Saskatchewan
Premier ministre de la Saskatchewan
Incumbent
Scott Moe
since February 2, 2018
Office of the Premier
Style
Status
Thomas Walter Scott
DeputyDonna Harpauer
Salary$173,885: Member's indemnity of $100,668 plus additional allowance of $73,217[2]
WebsiteOffice of the Premier

The premier of Saskatchewan is the

Thomas Walter Scott, who served from 1905 to 1916.[4]
Since Saskatchewan was created as a province in 1905, 15 individuals have served as premier.

Legal status

Although the premier is the day-to-day leader of the provincial government, they receive the authority to govern from

executive branch of government in Saskatchewan is said to be vested in the lieutenant governor acting by and with the advice of the premier. The executive branch of the Saskatchewan government consists of the premier, the lieutenant governor, the Cabinet and the Public Service.[5]

The

members of the Legislative Assembly
, political party, and the public.

Formal responsibilities

The premier's responsibilities are varied. They serve as president of the

constituency in the Legislative Assembly.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Saskatchewan Archives Board. "Ministries" (PDF). Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  2. ^ LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN - SALARIES & ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS — Effective April 1, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Premier". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  4. ^ "Premiers of Saskatchewan". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  5. ^ "The Crown in Saskatchewan". Government of Saskatchewan. Archived from the original on 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2013-12-03.

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