1. Organizes the official visits of:

• Members of the Royal Family
• Governor General
• Heads of State and Heads of Government
• Ambassadors and High Commissioners
• Consuls General
• Parliamentarians
• Foreign Ministers

2. Organizes the Installation Ceremony for:

• Lieutenant Governor

3. Organizes the Swearing In ceremonies for:

• Members of the Executive Council

4. Organizes official events on behalf of the Government

• State Funerals and Commemorative Services
• Royal Jubilees
• Receptions, Lunches, Dinners
• Conferences

5. Provides assistance to government departments in:

• Organizing conferences
• Acting as committee member
• Official government events, i.e., sod turnings, official openings

6. Flags and Half-Masting:

• Provides direction on half-masting of flags
• Advice on flag protocol
• Lending flags to government Departments and agencies

7. Provides assistance to the Consular Corps in Nova Scotia:

• Organizing gatherings
• Facilitate trade, business and educational meetings
• Assist with visits by Ambassadors and High Commissioners

8. Provides service to the public by offering advice on:

• Official openings
• Event management
• Styles of address
• Flag protocol
• General protocol

9. Administers the Order of Nova Scotia and honours policy:

• Receives nominations
• Organizes Advisory Council meetings
• Organizes investiture ceremonies
• Direction on the wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals