Application of this regulation

1  This regulation applies to the Ministers of State for the 2011/2012 fiscal year.

 Definition

2  In this regulation, "Act" means the Balanced Budget and Ministerial Accountability Act.

 Minister of State for Building Code Renewal

3  The expected results that the Minister of State for Building Code Renewal is to achieve for the purposes of section 5 (3) of the Act are as follows:

(a) building on the success of the government's modernization strategy to achieve an effective and efficient building regulatory system in British Columbia, work in collaboration with the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Housing to determine the best ways of achieving consistent compliance with the British Columbia Building Code across the Province by eliminating duplication and unnecessary rules created by various levels of government that hinder the efficient construction of buildings in British Columbia;

(b) building on the new Government Technology and Transformation Strategy, open a dialogue with citizens, representatives of industry and local government to explore better ways to apply technology in a more coordinated and effective manner and work together to implement a common vision for the built environment of tomorrow;

(c) building on the success of the greening of the British Columbia Building Code,

(i)  encourage the improvement of energy and water efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in British Columbia,

(ii)  support the government's Wood First Policy, and

(iii)  lead the work to renew the 3-year rolling plan for the greening of the British Columbia Building Code;

(d) report to Cabinet on the results referred to in paragraphs (a) to (c).

 Minister of State for Climate Action

4  The expected results that the Minister of State for Climate Action is to achieve for the purposes of section 5 (3) of the Act are as follows:

(a) work, in collaboration with the Minister of Environment, across government and with stakeholders and international, national and regional partners to facilitate achieving government's greenhouse gas reduction targets;

(b) work with the Climate Action Secretariat to lead the development and implementation of a public outreach and strategic engagement program on climate change to mobilize citizens and other partners, including First Nations, municipalities, other governments, industries, environmental organizations and the scientific community;

(c) work with the Climate Action Secretariat and the Ministry of Citizen's Services and public sector organizations to move toward a carbon neutral public sector;

(d) perform the duties of Vice-Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action and Clean Energy;

(e) report to Cabinet on the results referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d).

 Minister of State for Mining

5  The expected results that the Minister of State for Mining is to achieve for the purposes of section 5 (3) of the Act are as follows:

(a) lead the identification of key issues and opportunities facing the mineral exploration and mining industry in British Columbia, and support the implementation of initiatives that contribute to a globally competitive and sustainable sector;

(b) on new mining projects or major expansions in British Columbia, support discussions with First Nations to identify revenue-sharing opportunities;

(c) support the ongoing implementation of the Asia Pacific Initiative with respect to mining in order to

(i)  encourage investment in British Columbia exploration and mining projects, and

(ii)  promote business with the British Columbia mining services sector;

(d) support the efforts of the Environmental Assessment Office to maximize regulatory efficiency on major mining projects in British Columbia;

(e) report to Cabinet on the results referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d).