Bonavista MHA Neil King is is the new caucus chair for the governing Liberal Party in Newfoundland and Labrador.
“I am truly honoured to have been chosen for this important role,” King said in a news release Monday.
“The fall sitting of the House of Assembly will be a busy one. I am looking forward to working with cabinet, caucus and staff to help support the important work done in the legislature. I would like to acknowledge the exceptional job done by former chair Randy Edmunds and thank my colleagues for entrusting me with this important job.”
King’s responsibilities in the role include organizing and presiding over caucus meetings and setting the agenda by liaising with caucus members on issues important to their districts.
The chair also helps keep MHAs informed of legislative activity and acts as a liaison between caucus and cabinet on significant issues.
King, who won the seat for Bonavista in the October 2015 provincial election, entered provincial politics following a 14-year career as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy.
