P-13.1 - Police Act

Section 289.7 Disposition versions

2013-05-15

289.7. The director of the Bureau is chosen from a list of at least three persons declared fit to hold that office by a selection committee formed by the Minister for that purpose.

The committee is composed of the Deputy Minister of Justice or the Deputy Minister’s representative, an advocate recommended by the Barreau du Québec, a former director of a police force who is not a peace officer, recommended by the board of directors of the Association des directeurs de police du Québec, the secretary of the Conseil du trésor or the secretary’s representative and the executive director of the École nationale de police du Québec. If the executive director of the École nationale de police is unable to participate in the committee, he or she shall designate and be represented by a member of the school’s executive committee, subject to the Minister’s approval.

The committee shall evaluate the candidates’ fitness for the office of director of the Bureau according to the selection criteria it has established, on the basis of their knowledge, including knowledge of criminal and penal law, their experience, including investigative experience, and their qualifications. The committee shall present a report to the Minister listing the candidates met by the committee whom it considers fit to hold the office of director of the Bureau. All information and documents regarding the candidates are confidential.

The members of the committee shall receive no remuneration except in the cases, and on the conditions and to the extent that may be determined by the Government. They are, however, entitled to reimbursement, on the conditions and to the extent determined by the Government, of expenses they incur in the exercise of their functions.

The selection process does not apply to a director of the Bureau whose term is renewed.

2013, c. 6, s. 3.