22.3 (1) The Minister shall appoint a Chief Prevention Officer to, (a)  develop a provincial occupational health and safety strategy; (b)  prepare an annual report on occupational health and safety; (c)  exercise any power or duty delegated to him or her by the Minister under this Act; (d)  provide advice to the Minister on the prevention of workplace injuries and occupational diseases; (e)  provide advice to the Minister on any proposed changes to the funding and delivery of services for the prevention of workplace injuries and occupational diseases; (f)  provide advice to the Minister on the establishment of standards for designated entities under section 22.5; (g)  exercise the powers and perform the duties with respect to training that are set out in sections 7.1 to 7.5; (h)  exercise the powers and perform the duties set out in section 7.6; (h.1)  exercise the powers and perform the duties with respect to accreditation of health and safety management systems and recognition of employers that are set out in sections 7.6.1 to 7.6.5; (i)  exercise the powers and perform the duties set out in section 22.7; and (j)  exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to the Chief Prevention Officer under this Act.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1); 2016, c. 37, Sched. 16, s. 4; 2019, c. 9, Sched. 10, s. 3. Appointment (2) The Chief Prevention Officer may be appointed for a term not exceeding five years and may be reappointed for successive terms not exceeding five years each.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Occupational health and safety strategy (3) The Chief Prevention Officer shall develop a written provincial occupational health and safety strategy that includes, (a)  a statement of occupational health and safety goals; (b)  key performance indicators for measuring the achievement of the goals; and (c)  any other matter specified by the Minister.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Advice of Prevention Council (4) The Chief Prevention Officer shall consult with the Prevention Council and shall consider its advice in developing the strategy.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Strategy provided to Minister (5) The Chief Prevention Officer shall provide the strategy to the Minister on or before a day specified by the Minister.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Minister’s approval (6) The Minister may approve the strategy or refer it back to the Chief Prevention Officer for further consideration.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Publication (7) After approving the strategy, the Minister shall publish it promptly.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Annual report (8) The Chief Prevention Officer shall provide an annual written report to the Minister on occupational health and safety that includes a measurement of the achievement of the goals established in the strategy, and that contains such other information as the Minister may require.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Advice of Prevention Council (9) The Chief Prevention Officer shall consult with the Prevention Council and shall consider its advice in developing the report.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Report provided to Minister (10) The Chief Prevention Officer shall provide the annual report to the Minister on or before a day specified by the Minister.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Publication (11) The Minister shall publish the Chief Prevention Officer’s report promptly.  2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2011, c. 11, s. 8 (1) - 1/06/2011 2016, c. 37, Sched. 16, s. 4 - 08/12/2016 2019, c. 9, Sched. 10, s. 3 - 06/06/2019 Changes to Funding and Delivery of Services