The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Justice dated June 19, 1996, and pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 238 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Provincial Court Act, is pleased to: (a) revoke the appointment of Judge Joseph P. Kennedy, of Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, as Associate Chief Judge of the Provincial Court, which appointment was made by Order in Council 96-99, dated February 20, 1996; and (b) appoint Judge Joseph P. Kennedy as Chief Judge of the Provincial Court for a term of office of five years.