P-13.1, r. 1.01 - Regulation respecting the criteria to be used to evaluate candidates’ aptitude to hold the office of Director General of the Sûreté du Québec

Updated to 1 January 2024

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chapter P-13.1, r. 1.01

Regulation respecting the criteria to be used to evaluate candidates’ aptitude to hold the office of Director General of the Sûreté du Québec

Police Act

(chapter P-13.1, s. 56.2).

1. A selection committee formed pursuant to section 56.2 of the Police Act (chapter P-13.1) is to evaluate a candidate’s aptitude to hold the office of Director General of the Sûreté du Québec according to the following criteria:

(1)  the candidate’s knowledge of

(a)  the law enforcement community and the applicable law, in particular criminal and penal law and laws relevant to the holding of the office of Director General of the Sûreté du Québec;

(b)  the issues associated with the mission of the Sûreté du Québec, its jurisdiction and the services it must provide;

(c)  the major social issues, phenomenon of crime and related public policies;

(d)  management, particularly as regards the management of public bodies and human resources; and

(e)  government organization and administrative operations, in particular the regulatory framework applicable to the Sûreté du Québec;

(2)  the candidate’s experience and its relevance to the holding of the office of Director General of the Sûreté du Québec

(a)  as regards extensive police operations and criminal and penal investigations;

(b)  as regards communications, particularly in crisis situations; and

(c)  in a managerial capacity;

(3)  the candidate’s aptitudes, namely

(a)  leadership;

(b)  sense of public service, ethics and fairness;

(c)  judgment and decisiveness;

(d)  ability to develop a strategic vision and to lead the organization toward achievement of its objectives;

(e)  ability to interpret a complex and evolving environment and adapt to it;

(f)  ability to communicate and maintain working relationships and networks; and

(g)  ability to manage highly confidential and extensive files.

O.C. 1249-2021, s. 1.

2. (Omitted).

O.C. 1249-2021, s. 2.

REFERENCES

O.C. 1249-2021, 2021 G.O. 2, 3754