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Poet Laureate of Ontario Act (In Memory of Gord Downie), 2019
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The Poet Laureate of Ontario Act (In Memory of Gord Downie), 2019 establishes and defines the role, selection, and responsibilities of the Poet Laureate of Ontario.
This Act establishes the position of Poet Laureate of Ontario, in memory of Gord Downie. The Act outlines the qualifications, appointment process, responsibilities, and terms of office for the Poet Laureate. It also specifies how the Poet Laureate is selected and compensated.
- Establishes the office of the Poet Laureate of Ontario.
- Defines the qualifications for the Poet Laureate.
- Sets out the process for appointing the Poet Laureate.
- Specifies the duties and responsibilities of the Poet Laureate.
- Allows for the payment of an honorarium and reimbursement of expenses to the Poet Laureate.
- States that the Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- Potential candidates for the position of Poet Laureate of Ontario.
- The Legislative Assembly of Ontario (for the appointment and removal process).
- The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
- The Ontario Legislative Librarian.
- The Province of Ontario Council for the Arts.
- The Board of Internal Economy.
- The public in Ontario (through the promotion of art, literacy, and poetry).
- The Poet Laureate must be a primary resident of Ontario and have resided there for at least six months in the preceding 12 months.
- The Poet Laureate must have published at least one volume of poetry in the last 10 years or demonstrated a body of work that brought honour to themselves and Ontario.
- The Poet Laureate's responsibilities include promoting art and literacy, celebrating Ontario, raising the profile of Ontario poets, and acting as a spokesperson for literature.
- The Poet Laureate may be called upon to write poetry for use in the Legislature.
- The Poet Laureate may visit schools, present readings, and assist with workshops.
- The Poet Laureate may advise the Legislative Library on acquisitions.
- The Poet Laureate's term of office does not exceed two years, and they continue to serve until a successor is appointed.
- The Legislative Assembly may remove or suspend the Poet Laureate for cause.
- The Act came into force on December 12, 2019, the day it received Royal Assent.
- The Board of Internal Economy may authorize an honorarium to be paid to the Poet Laureate.
- The Board of Internal Economy may authorize reimbursement for travel and other expenses related to the Poet Laureate's duties, if approved in advance by the Speaker.
- The Legislative Assembly may remove or suspend the Poet Laureate from office for cause.
- The specific amount of the honorarium and the extent of reimbursement for expenses are not detailed in the Act, as these are subject to authorization by the Board of Internal Economy.
- The definition of 'cause' for removal or suspension of the Poet Laureate is not specified.
- The Act does not detail the exact composition or operational procedures of the selection panel beyond listing its members.
This Act came into effect on the day it received Royal Assent.
Source: Section 5
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