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C-68.01 - Coroners Act
Section 8
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8. The Government shall, on the recommendation of the Minister Public Security, appoint the Chief Coroner from among persons declared qualified for appointment to that office according to the recruiting and selection procedure established by government regulation.
The Government may also, on the recommendation of the Minister and after consultation with the Chief Coroner, appoint up to two Deputy Chief Coroners from among persons declared qualified for appointment to that office according to the recruiting and selection procedure established by government regulation. The Minister shall designate one Deputy Chief Coroner to replace the Chief Coroner when the latter is absent or unable to act or when the office of Chief Coroner is vacant.
8. The Government shall appoint one of the permanent coroners to be Chief Coroner for Québec.
The Government may also appoint two of the permanent coroners to be Deputy Chief Coroners, one of whom is designated to replace the Chief Coroner when the latter is absent or unable to act.
8. The Government shall appoint one of the permanent coroners to be Chief Coroner for Québec.
The Government may also appoint two of the permanent coroners to be Deputy Chief Coroners, one of whom is designated to replace the Chief Coroner during his temporary absence or incapacity.
