Executive Council
August 27, 2010
New Child and Youth Advocate Named
The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador,
today announced the appointment of Carol A. Chafe as Child and Youth
Advocate, effective September 27.
"The Child and Youth Advocate provides an important leadership role
as an advocate of the rights and interests of children and youth," said
Premier Williams. "I wish Ms. Chafe well in her challenging new role. I
am confident her strong experience and abilities will serve her well in
her new position."
The appointment is subject to the approval of the House of Assembly,
as per Section 4 of the Child and Youth Advocate Act. Until then,
Ms. Chafe will exercise the full powers of the Child and Youth Advocate.
Until Ms. Chafe assumes the position, John Rorke will continue as
acting Child and Youth Advocate.
"I also extend a sincere thank you to Mr. Rorke who has been serving
as acting Child and Youth Advocate for the past year," said Premier
Williams.
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