Record of Revision - 100 Management Guide

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Date Posted to the Web Chapter Policy Description of Change
26 October 2023 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Administrative update.
23 August 2023 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Service Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
1 March 2023 Chapter 3: Submissions to the Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting Your Proposal Administrative update.
8 December 2022 Chapter 3: Submissions to the Executive Council Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Substantive updates.
9 August 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Justice Reviewed and amended.
3 August 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services Reviewed and amended.
3 August 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
6 July 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Community Services Reviewed and amended.
5 July 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration Reviewed and amended.
5 July 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Reviewed and amended.
5 July 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Reviewed and amended.
4 July 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Agriculture Reviewed and amended.
20 June 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Reviewed and amended.
17 June 2022 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Environment and Climate Change Reviewed and amended.
1 February 2022 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-Q Executive Council Staff Assessment Appendix reviewed and amended.
2 June 2021 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended Appendix 1-A to reflect Department names changes effective February 23, 2021.
2 June 2021 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended to reflect Department names changes effective February 23, 2021.
17 March 2021 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage Reviewed and amended to reflect current departmental structure.
29 January 2020 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended. (References to Appendix 3-E Communications Plan (standard) removed.)
29 January 2020 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council  Reviewed and amended. (References to Appendix 3-E Communications Plan (standard) removed.)
29 January 2020 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed and amended. (References to Appendix 3-E Communications Plan (standard) removed.)
29 January 2020 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt and Review of Proposals Reviewed and amended. (References to Appendix 3-E Communications Plan (standard) removed.)
29 January 2020 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms Reviewed and amended. (References to Appendix 3-E Communications Plan (standard) removed.)
29 Janaury 2020 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan This new Communications Plan template replaces the Communications (Corporate Priority) template and the Communications Plan (Standard) template.
29 January 2020 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-E Communications Plan (Standard) The Communications Plan (Standard) template has been removed and replaced by the new Appendix 3-B Communications Plan template.
20 January 2020 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Justice Departmental Overview reviewed and amended.
4 December 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Seniors Departmental Overview reviewed - no change.
5 September 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Departmental Overview reviewed and amended.
28 August 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Business Departmental Overview reviewed and amended.
22 August 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Municpal Affairs and Housing New Departmental Overview.
13 June 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Office of Immigration Departmental Overview reviewed - no change.
7 June 2019 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended Appendix 1-A to reflect Department names changes effective June 3, 2019.
7 June 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended to reflect Department names changes effective June 3, 2019.
7June 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture  Reviewed and amended.
7 June 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities a href="PDF/100/Lands&Forestry.pdf">Department of Lands and Forestry New Departmental Overview.
7 June 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Natural Resources Departmental Overview removed.
17 April 2019 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Appendix 1A reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
17 April 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Central Government Offices section reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
17 April 2019 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
17 April 2019 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
11 April 2019 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
26 June 2018 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.

(Housekeeping item - Government structure updated to reflect new department names, page 6).

1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council  Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt and Review of Proposals Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.6 Decisions of the Executive Council Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-A How Legislations is Prepared and Enacted Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-C Report and Recommendation to Executive Council Appendix and Form reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-D Memorandum to Executive Council Appendix and Form reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-F Sample Order in Council Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-H How Regulations are Prepared Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-I Regulations Analysis Form Form reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-K R&R - Sections 6, 77 and 78 Approval under the Finance Act Appendix and Form reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-L Intent of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Appendix removed. Please refer to the FOIPOP Act
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-M Ministerial Appointment Form Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-P Transaction Guide Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memorandum to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
1 March 2018 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-T R&R - Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
 
18 January 2018 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
15 January 2018 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Finance and Treasury Board  Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
 
20 December 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Business New Departmental Overview.
20 December 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Energy Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
20 December 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Justice Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
20 December 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Seniors Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
20 December 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Public Service Commission New Departmental Overview.
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Agriculture Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Community Services Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Environment Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture  Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Health and Wellness Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Internal Services Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Labour and Advanced Education Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Municpal Affairs New Departmental Overview.
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Natural Resources Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Reviewed and amended (organization chart removed and responsibilities updated).
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Office of Aboriginal Affairs  New Departmental Overview.
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Office of Immigration New Departmental Overview.
17 November 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Office of Service Nova Scotia  New Departmental Overview.
28 July 2017 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan (Corporate Priority) The Communications Plan – Long Form (Substantive Matters) template has been reviewed and replaced with the new Communications Plan (Corporate Priority) template.
28 July 2017 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-E Communications Plan (Standard) The Communications Plan - Short Form (Routine Matters) template has been reviewed and replaced with the new Communications Plan (Standard) template.
28 July 2017 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms  Reviewed and amended. (Appendix list updated).
23 June 2017 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping updates.)
23 June 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.

(Central Government Offices information updated and other housekeeping items.)

9 February 2017 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council

3.10 Self-regulated Professions Policy

Self-regulation in Nova Scotia: A Guide for Nova Scotia Government Departments

New Policy and Guidelines.
8 February 2017 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Health and Wellness Reviewed and amended.
 
7 October 2016 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan - Long Form (Substantive Matters) Form reviewed and amended.
7 October 2016 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-E Communications Plan - Short Form (Routine Matters) Form reviewed and amended.
28 September 2016 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping:  Body of policy updated and Appendix 1-A updated)
18 February 2016 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.

(Section respecting Executive Council Office updated and Office of Planning and Priorities removed.)

 
4 November 2015 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping:  Appendix 1-A updated – Tourism Nova Scotia)
4 November 2015 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping:  Ex-officio membership of committees updated; List removed – “Departments and Organizations within the Government Report Entity”)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping:  Ex-officio membership of committees updated)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping – minor edits)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council  Reviewed and amended. (References to new Communications Plans)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed and amended. (References to new Communications Plans)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt and Review of Proposals Reviewed and amended. (References to new Communications Plans and Housekeeping – minor edits)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.6 Decisions of the Executive Council Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping – minor edits)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms  Reviewed and amended. (References to new Communications Plans)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping – minor edits to reflect current status)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan - Long Form (Substantive Matters) New Form - substantive matters.
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-E Communications Plan - Short Form (Routine Matters) New Form - routine matters..
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-M Ministerial Appointment Form Appendix reviewed and amended. (References to new Communications Plans)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-P Transaction Guide Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping – minor edits)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-Q Executive Council Staff Assessment Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping – minor edits to update signature lines)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Counci Appendix 3-R Template for Corporate Administrative Policy Submissions Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping – minor edits to update Policy History Table details)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memorandum to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix reviewed and amended. (Housekeeping – minor edits)
4 November 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-T R&R - Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions Appendix reviewed and amended. (References to new Communications Plans)
9 September 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
9 September 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended.
9 September 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council  Reviewed and amended.
9 September 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
9 September 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt and Review of Proposals Reviewed and amended.
9 September 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.6 Decisions of the Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
9 September 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms  Reviewed. No change.
9 September 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended.
27 August 2015 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-C Report and Recommendation to Executive Council Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-D Memorandum to Executive Council Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-F Sample Order in Council Appendix reviewed and amended.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-G Intergovernmental Agreements Assessment Checklist Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-H How Regulations are Prepared Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-I Regulations Analysis Form Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-J Regulations (Red Tape Reduction) Criteria Checklist Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-K R&R - Sections 6, 77 and 78 Approval under the Finance Act Appendix reviewed and amended.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Counci Appendix 3-L Intent of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-M Ministerial Appointment Form Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Counci Appendix 3-N Form "A: Recommended Appointment to Agency, Board or Commission Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Counci Appendix 3-O Standing Committee on Human Resources Guidelines Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-P Transaction Guide Appendix reviewed and amended.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-Q Executive Council Staff Assessment Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Counci Appendix 3-R Template for Corporate Administrative Policy Submissions Appendix reviewed. No change.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memorandum to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix reviewed and amended. No change to form.
27 August 2015 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-T R&R - Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
26 June 2015 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Justice Reviewed and amended.
26 June 2015 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Finance and Treasury Board  Reviewed and amended.
28 April 2015 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
28 April 2015 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Reviewed and Appendix 1-A amended.
24 April 2015 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
6 February 2015 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
 
25 September 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal  Reviewed and amended. 
2 September 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Seniors New Departmental Overview.
19 August 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Internal Services New Departmental Overview.
14 August 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Health and Wellness Reviewed and amended.
22 July 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Intergovernmental Affairs  Reviewed and amended
3 July 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Energy  Reviewed and amended
29 May 2014 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended. (Additional minor changes posted May 29, 2014).
29 May 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
21 May 2014 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended. (Additional minor changes posted May 29, 2014).
21 May 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memorandum to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix reviewed and amended. No change to form.
20 May 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-K R&R - Sections 6, 77 and 78 Approval under the Finance Act Appendix reviewed and amended. See Page 2 of 6, paragraph respecting Section 78 of the Finance Act. No change to form.
15 May 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Environment Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Corporate Administrative Manuals Policy

(formerly 1.2 Management Manuals Policy)

Renamed, reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Renamed.
12 February 2014 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Finance and Treasury Board  Renamed, reviewed, and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council  Reviewed and amended. (Example Form of Order corrected).
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt and Review of Proposals Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.6 Decisions of the Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms  Reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended..
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-A How Legislations is Prepared and Enacted Appendix reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan Appendix reviewed. No change.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-C Report and Recommendation to Executive Council Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-D Memorandum to Executive Council Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-F Sample Order in Council Appendix reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-G Intergovernmental Agreements Assessment Checklist Appendix reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-H How Regulations are Prepared Appendix reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-I Regulations Analysis Form Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-J Regulations (Red Tape Reduction) Criteria Checklist Form converted to MS Word
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-K R&R, Section 77 and 78 Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-M Ministerial Appointment Form Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-P Transaction Guide Appendix reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-Q Executive Council Staff Assessment Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memorandum to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
12 February 2014 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-T R&R - Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
 
29 October 2013 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-C Report and Recommendation to Executive Council Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
29 October 2013 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-D Memorandum to Executive Council Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
29 October 2013 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-H How Regulations are Prepared Appendix reviewed and amended.
29 October 2013 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-K R&R, Section 77 and 78 Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
29 October 2013 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memorandum to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
29 October 2013 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-T R&R - Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions Appendix and Form reviewed and amended.
27 August 2013 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
10 July 2013 (reposted 23 August 2013) Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council  Reviewed and amended. (Example Form of Order corrected).
3 June 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Labour and Advanced Education New Departmental Overview.
3 June 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Labour and Advanced Education Departmental Overview removed.
1 May 2013 Entire Manual All Policies History Tables and Page Footers revised.
10 April 2013 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Appendix reviewed, and amended.
9 April 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage New Departmental Overview.
9 April 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Tourisim, Culture and Heritage Departmental Overview Removed.
9 April 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
5 April 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations Reviewed and amended
20 March 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Community Services  Reviewed and amended
7 March 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Agriculture  Reviewed and amended
7 March 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture  Reviewed and amended
7 March 2013 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal  Reviewed and amended 
 
31 August 2012 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
31 August 2012 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
8 March 2012 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
23 February 2012 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Health and Wellness New Departmental Overview.

(Department of Health and Department of Health Promotion and Protection removed)

 
05 August 2011 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Justice Reviewed and amended.
27 July 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-N Form A Form converted to MS Word.
27 July 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-O Standing Committee on Human Resources Guidelines Form converted to MS Word.
27 July 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-M Ministerial Appointment Form Appendix and form reviewed and amended to clarify instructions.
26 July 2011 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Energy  Reviewed and amended
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council  Reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt and Review of Proposals Reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.6 Decisions of the Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms  Reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-A How Legislations is Prepared and Enacted Appendix reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan Appendix reviewed and amended. Form converted to MS Word.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-C Report and Recommendation to Executive Council Appendix reviewed and amended. Form converted to MS Word.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-D Memorandum to Executive Council Appendix reviewed and amended. Form converted to MS Word.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-F Sample Order in Council Appendix reviewed and amended.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-G Intergovernmental Agreements Assessment Checklist Form converted to MS Word
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-I Regulations Analysis Form Form converted to MS Word
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-K R&R, Section 6, 77 and 78 New Appendix and Form
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memorandum to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix reviewed and amended. Form converted to MS Word.
9 June 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-T R&R - Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions New Appendices and Forms
2 March 2011 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
6 January 2011 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memo to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix 3-S reviewed and amended.
 
15 December 2010 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Finance  Reviewed and amended.
25 October 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
25 August 2010 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended (Provincial Finance Act references changed to Finance Act).
25 August 2010 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
25 August 2010 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Finance Reviewed and amended (Provincial Finance Act references changed to Finance Act).
25 August 2010 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Health Promotion and Protection Reviewed and amended (Provincial Finance Act references changed to Finance Act).
25 August 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix

3-E Transactions and Interactions Guide - Finance and Executive Council and/or it's Committees

Appendix reviewed, and amended (Section 59C of the Provincial Finance Act references changed to Section 77 of the Finance Act).

11 August 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended (Section 59C of the Provincial Finance Act references changed to Section 77 of the Finance Act).
18 May 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan

Form reviewed and amended.
18 March 2010 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
21 January 2010 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Finance Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21-Jan-10 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Natural Resources Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to Executive Council Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt of Proposals by Executive Council Office and Review Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 >Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.6 Decisions of the Executive Council Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
21 January 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms

NOTE: FORMS were also amended as required.

Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.

21 January 2010 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended to reflect dept name changes pursuant to the proclamation of the Public Service Act.
 
09 October 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Labour and Workforce Development  New Departmental Overview. 
22 June 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-B Communications Plan Appendix reviewed and amended.

(Reference to "The New Nova Scotia" removed.)

22 June 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-C R&R to Executive Council Appendix reviewed and amended.

(Reference to "The New Nova Scotia" removed.)

22 June 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-D Memo to Executive Council Appendix reviewed and amended.

(Reference to "The New Nova Scotia" removed.)

22 June 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-Q TPB Staff Assessment Appendix reviewed and amended.

(Reference to "The New Nova Scotia" removed.)

22 June 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-S Memo to Executive Council - Request for Legislation Appendix reviewed and amended.

(Reference to "The New Nova Scotia" removed.)

22 June 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt of Proposals by Executive Council Office and Review by the TPB Office Reviewed and amended.

(Reference to "The New Nova Scotia" removed.)

19 June 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Agriculture  Reviewed and amended
19 June 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Economic and Rural Development  New Departmental Overview. 
19 June 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Economic Development Departmental Overview removed.
19 June 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture  Reviewed and amended
9 May 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Community Services  Reviewed and amended
1 May 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended. (Change to Gov org chart.)
2 April 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Education Reviewed and amended.
10 March 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Health Promotion and Protection New Departmental Overview.
10 March 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Environment New Departmental Overview.
10 March 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Environment and Labour Departmental Overview removed.
3 February 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations Reviewed and amended.
3 February 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Education Reviewed and amended.
26 January 2009 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed, no change.
22 January 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal  Reviewed and amended.
19 January 2009 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended.
19 January 2009 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3 Submissions to Executive Council Chapter reviewed and amended (separate PDF posted).
19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended.
19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt of Proposals by Executive Council Office and Review by the TPB Office Reviewed and amended.
19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.6 Decisions of the Executive Council Reviewed, no change.
19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms Reviewed and amended

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NOTE: FORMS 3-D & 3-P also amended.

19 January 2009 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended.
 
29 December 2008 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Energy Reviewed and amended.
23 December 2008 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Reviewed and amended.
05 August 2008 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Justice Reviewed and amended.
22 May 2008 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended.
14 March 2008 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended.
14 March 2008 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
13 March 2008 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
27 February 2008 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Community Services Reviewed and amended.
11 January 2008 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Environment & Labour Reviewed and amended.
10 January 2008 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Intergovernmental Affairs  Reviewed and amended.
 
21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3 Submissions to Executive Council Chapter reviewed and amended (separate PDF posted).
21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.1 Introduction Reviewed, no changes.
21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting your Proposal Reviewed and amended.
21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.3 Report and Recommendation to the Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.4 Memorandum to Executive Council Reviewed; no change.
21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.5 Receipt of Proposals by Executive Council Office and Review by the TPB Office Reviewed; no change.
21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.6 Decisions of the Executive Council Reviewed and amended.
21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.7 Instructions and Forms Reviewed and amended.

NOTE: individual FORMS also amended.

21 December 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.8 Glossary of Terms Reviewed and amended.
21 December 2007 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed; no change.
21 December 2007 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Reviewed and amended (replaces TPW).
16 November 2007 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture New Departmental Overview.
16 November 2007 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Agriculture New Departmental Overview.
16 November 2007 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Departmental Overview removed.
16 November 2007 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Energy Reviewed and amended.
30 October 2007 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department Tourism, Culture and Heritage Reviewed and amended.
30 October 2007 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations Reviewed and amended.
18 January 2007 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3 Submissions to Executive Council Chapter reviewed and amended (separate PDF posted).
17 January 2007 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
 
26 June 2006 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Office of Economic Development New Departmental Overview.
26 June 2006 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
26 June 2006 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended.
26 June 2006 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
11 May 2006 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Health Reviewed and amended.
10 April 2006 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-K: Briefing Note

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Template reviewed and amended to reflect format used when preparing Briefing Notes for the Premier.
23 Feb 2006 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-P: Transactions Guide Appendix amended. Section on Personal Services Contracts re-written.
03 Feb 2006 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities All Departments Pages renumbered.
03 Feb 2006 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
03 Feb 2006 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Reviewed and Appendix amended.
12 Jan 2006 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Energy Reviewed and amended.
 
01 Nov 2005 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3 Submissions to Executive Council Chapter reviewed and amended (separate PDF posted).
01 Nov 2005 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended.
01 Nov 2005 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
11 July 2005 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Reviewed and amended.
14 Feb 2005 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Environment & Labour Reviewed and amended.
 
07 Dec 2004 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council Appendix 3-K Briefing Note

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Template reviewed and amended.
23 Nov 2004 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Justice Reviewed and amended.
24 Nov 2004 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3.2 Developing and Submitting Your Proposal Reviewed and amended.
2 Nov 2004 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Natural Resources Reviewed and amended.
18 Oct 2004 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department Tourism, Culture and Heritage Reviewed and amended.
7 Sept 2004 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Transportation and Public Works Reviewed and amended.
3 Sept 2004 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Education Reviewed and amended.
2 Sep 2004 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Reviewed and amended.
26 Aug 2004 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities> Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations Reviewed and amended.
27 July 2004 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Management Manuals Policy Reviewed and amended.
27 July 2004 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction Reviewed and amended.
20 July 2004 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Government of Nova Scotia Reviewed and amended.
25 Feb 2004 Chapter 3: Submissions to Executive Council 3 Submissions to Executive Council New Chapter (separate PDF posted).
 
19 Aug 2003 Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Department of Energy New Departmental Overview.