The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General dated February 20, 2013, and pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 238 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Provincial Court Act and Section 5 of Chapter 159 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Family Court Act is pleased to:

        (a)        revoke the appointment of Judge Pamela S. Williams as Associate Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, made by Order in Council 2011-157, dated April 26, 2011; and

        (b)        appoint and designate Judge Pamela S. Williams as Chief Judge of the Provincial and Family Courts of Nova Scotia for a term of office of five years effective February 26, 2013.