Directive on Executive (EX) Group Organization and Classification
The directive describes the requirements for the organization and classification of positions in the Executive Group in the core public administration.
Date modified: 2023-07-08
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This directive replaces:
- Executive (EX) Group Organization and Classification, Directive on [2021-04-01]
- Executive (EX) Group Organization and Classification, Directive on [2023-07-07]
Appendix C: Standard on Positions That Have Assistant Deputy Head Status
C.1 Standards
- C.1.1This standard provides details on the requirements set out in subsection 4.1.8 of the Directive on Executive (EX) Group Organization and Classification.
- C.1.2Standards are as follows:
- C.1.2.1Classified positions that have assistant deputy head status:
- C.1.2.1.1Report directly to the deputy head or the associate deputy head;
- C.1.2.1.2Sustain classification at the EX‑04 or EX‑05 level;
- C.1.2.1.3Are delegated a significant part of the deputy head’s authority;
- C.1.2.1.4Hold accountability for the results and outcomes of their programs, including the means and resources employed;
- C.1.2.1.5Reflect full responsibility for advising the deputy head and the Minister on policies for areas they direct;
- C.1.2.1.6Reflect participation on the organization’s senior management committee;
- C.1.2.1.7Are delegated a level of signing authority that is second only to the deputy head’s for particular areas of organizational operations and priorities;
- C.1.2.1.8Have the authority to communicate publicly on their programs and, as required, on all the organization’s activities; and
- C.1.2.1.9Have titles that reflect the organization’s operating mode and the deputy head’s own title. Such titles include Assistant Deputy Minister, Vice-President, Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Secretary or Assistant Secretary.
- C.1.2.2Classified positions that have senior assistant deputy head titles:
- C.1.2.2.1Sustain classification at the EX‑05 level and direct an operation that is a major program or function of the organization;
- C.1.2.2.2Do not impact the deputy head’s delegation of authority to other assistant deputy heads or their accountability to the deputy head; and
- C.1.2.2.3May, in exceptional circumstances or to resolve cross‑jurisdictional issues, coordinate the work of other assistant deputy heads to reduce the burden on the deputy head.
- C.1.2.1Classified positions that have assistant deputy head status: