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<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Alberta Multiculturalism Commission was founded as the Alberta Multicultural Commission in 1988 under the authority of the <em>Alberta Cultural Heritage Amendment Act, </em>S.A. 1987 c. 4. The Commission was renamed in 1990 and was dissolved in 1996 with the repeal of the Act. <em>Functional responsibility:</em> The Alberta Multiculturalism Commission was responsible for the development and delivery of multicultural programs in Alberta. The Commission also advised the Minister responsible on multicultural issues and made recommendations on multiculturalism legislation. The Commission's public programming activities focused on providing support to communities and ethno-cultural organizations and public education programs. <em>Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> On April 1, 1988, the Multicultural Commission assumed the assets and liabilities of the Alberta Cultural Heritage Foundation, dissolved March 31, 1988. The Multiculturalism Commission inherited from the Cultural Heritage Foundation responsibility for providing operating support to the Alberta Cultural Heritage Council. <em>Administrative relationships:</em> The Commission reported to the Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism (1987-92) and the Minister of Community Development (1992-96). <em> Administrative structure:</em> The Commission was made up of members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Board members include a Members of the Legislative Assembly as Chairman, four members of the general public, the Chairman of the Alberta Cultural Heritage Council, and the Executive Director of the Commission. The Commission's staff was made up of the former Cultural Development Division of the Department of Culture and Multiculturalism. <em>Names of the corporate bodies:</em> Alberta Multicultural Commission *1988-90; Alberta Multiculturalism Commission 1990-96;<em>Names of chief officers:</em> Chairmen of the Alberta Multiculturalism Commission: ; John Oldring, MLA 1988-89; Steve Zarusky, MLA 1989-93; Yvonne Fritz, MLA 1993-96

<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Alberta Ministry of Community Development was founded in December 1992 by means of Order in Council 750/92 pursuant to the <em>Public Service Administrative Transfers Act.</em>;<em> Functional responsibility:</em> The Ministry of Community Development is responsible for the administration of programs aimed at improving the quality of life of Albertans by means of supporting the development of communities and assisting in the development of the social and cultural life of the province. The Ministry's responsibilities fall into five main areas: community services, protection and administration of cultural facilities and historic sites and resources, administration of provincial parks and protected areas (since April 1, 2001), programs to assist persons with disabilities living in the community, and human rights protection. Between 1996 and 2001, the Ministry was responsible for providing a number of programs for seniors and between 1997 and 1999 the Ministry was responsible for administering the Community Lottery Grant Program. The Ministry is responsible for administering the Centennial Legacies Grant and Centennial Celebrations Programs, created to mark the province's centenary. The Minister of Community Development has been responsible for the administration of the following acts: <em> Alberta Advisory Council on Women's Issues Act; Alberta Foundation for the Arts Act; Alberta Housing Act (1999-2001); Alberta Official Song Act; Alberta Order of Excellence Act (to 2001); Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation Act; Alcohol and Drug Abuse Act (1993-94, 1996-99); Amusements Act; Blind Persons' Rights Act; Emblems of Alberta Act; Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act </em>(responsibility shared with the Ministers of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development): <em> First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act; Foreign Cultural Property Immunity Act; Glenbow-Alberta Institute Act; Government House Act; Government Organization Act, Schedule 11 section 1 (1996-2001); Historical Resources Act; Holocaust Memorial Day and Genocide Remembrance Act; Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act (since 1993); Libraries Act; Persons with Developmental Disabilities Community Governance Act; Persons with Developmental Disabilities Foundation Act; Protection of Persons in Care Act; Provincial Parks Act ; Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Recognition Act; Recreation Development Act; Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta Act (1993-2001); Seniors Benefit Act (1993-2001); Wild Rose Foundation Act (since 1996); Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act; Willmore Wilderness Park Act; Women's Secretariat Act; </em>;<em>Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The predecessors to the Ministry of Community Development were the Department of Culture and Multiculturalism and the Department of Tourism, Parks and Recreation. <em> Administrative relationships:</em> The Ministry reports to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Community Development. A number of semi-independent agencies report either to the Minister or through him to the Legislative Assembly. These agencies include the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund Advisory Committee, the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, the Wild Rose Foundation, the Government House Foundation, the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Provincial Board, the six community and regional PDD Boards, the Michener Centre Facility Board, and the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Foundation. In the past the following agencies have also reported to the Minister of Community Development: the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Foundation (1994-94 and 1996-99), the Alberta Advisory Council on Women's Issues (1992-96), the Glenbow-Alberta Institute Board of Governors (1992-96), the Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta (1993-2001) and the Alberta Social Housing Corporation (1999-2001). <em>Administrative structure:</em> The Ministry of Community Development is made up of the Department of Community Development and the semi-independent agencies for which the Minister is responsible. The Department of Community Development is made up of the following units responsible for its principal program areas: Community and Citizenship Services Division: responsible for supporting community recreation and cultural activities, including arts development, film classification, support of the province's public libraries; providing support for community sports and recreation programs, support for the province's volunteer sector, and secretariat services to the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission; Cultural Facilities and Historical Resources Division: responsible for operating Alberta's provincial historic sites, museums and interpretive centres, the Provincial Archives of Alberta, and the Northern and Southern Jubilee Auditoria; maintaining heritage resources, providing support for community-based heritage preservation, and designating significant historical resources; Parks and Protected Areas Program: responsible for operation of Alberta's provincial parks, and protection of wilderness areas, ecological preserves, wildland provincial parks, heritage rangeland, natural areas, recreation areas and Willmore Wilderness Park; Supportive Communities Division: responsible for coordinating programs and establishing standards for community-based agencies delivering services to persons with developmental disabilities, liaison with regional and community PDD Boards and the provincial Board, and providing services in support of the <em>Protection for Persons in Care Act</em>; Ministry Support Services: responsible for administrative, financial, legislative, information management, public relations, and human resources support for the Department and the offices of the Minister and Deputy Minister; Francophone Secretariat: responsible for acting as a liaison between the Government of Alberta and the province's francophone community; Between 1996 and 2001, programs for seniors were provided by the Services to Seniors Division. This division was transferred to the Ministry of Seniors in April 2001. <em>Names of chief officers:</em> Ministers of Community Development: Dianne F. Mirosh Dec. 15, 1993-June 29, 1993; Gary G. Mar June 30, 1993-May 30, 1996; Shirley A.M. McClellan May 31, 1996-May 25, 1999; Stan Woloshyn May 26, 1999-Mar. 18-2001; Gene Zwozdesky Mar. 19, 2001-present.

<em> Dates of founding and dissolution: </em> The Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission was founded in 1973 as the Alberta Human Rights Commission under the authority of the <em>Individual's Rights Protection Act, S.A.</em> 1972 c. 2. The Commission became operational effective January 1, 1974. In 1996, the name of the Commission was changed by the <em>Individual's Rights Protection Amendment Act. </em>At this time the name of the Act was changed to the <em>Human Rights Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act. </em>;<em>Functional responsibility:</em> The Commission was formed to administer the <em>Individual's Rights Protection Act.</em> The principal activity of the Commission was to receive complaints regarding contraventions of the Act and to negotiate their resolution. If the Commission is not able to obtain a resolution to a complaint, the commission requests that the Minister appoint a Board of Inquiry to hear the complaint and impose a resolution. The Commission was also responsible for making recommendations to the Minister responsible for the Commission regarding human rights policy and amendments to the Act. The Commission submitted proposals regarding extensions to the Act's protected grounds against discrimination. Commission members were actively involved in public outreach and education programs. <em> Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The predecessor of the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission was the Human Rights Branch of the Department of Labour. The Human Rights Branch was responsible for the day-to-day activities related to the responsibilities of the Minister of Labour under the <em>Human Rights Act, S.A.</em> 1966 c. 39. <em> Administrative relationships:</em> The Commission has reported to the Minister of Community Development since January 1993. The Commission has also reported to the Minister of Manpower and Labour (1973-75) and the Minister of Labour (1975-93). <em> Administrative structure:</em> The Commission has two components: the seven Commission members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, and the Commission's staff, who are responsible for the day-to-day administrative activities of the Commission. The appointed Commission members act as the executive of the Commission. The Commission's staff provide services to the public at the Commission's Edmonton and Calgary regional offices. They work under the direction of the Executive Director, who reports to the Commission's executive. <em> Names of the corporate bodies:</em> Alberta Human Rights Commission 1973-96; Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission 1996-present;<em>Names of chief officers:</em> Chairmen of the Alberta Human Rights/Human Rights and Citizenship Commission: Max Wyman 1974-79; Robert A. Lundrigan 1979-81; Marlene Antonio 1981-85; Stan Scudder 1986-89; Fil Fraser 1989-92; Dr. Raffath Sayeed 1992-93 (Acting); J.S. (Jack) O'Neill 1993-95; Charlach Mackintosh 1995-present; in 1991, the title of the chief officer was changed to the Chief Commissioner

<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation was founded July 1, 1994 under the authority of the <em>Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation Act, S.A. </em>1994 c. A-37.6. <em>Functional responsibility:</em> The Foundation provides financial assistance to recognized provincial and community sport, recreation, parks and wildlife organizations to facilitate the delivery of programs and services. The Foundation also provides consultative services and office space at Percy Page Centre in Edmonton to 65 provincial associations. <em> Predecessor and successor bodies: </em> The predecessors of the Foundation were the Alberta Sport Council and the Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation. <em> Administrative relationships: </em> The Foundation reports to the Minister of Community Development. <em> Administrative structure:</em> The Foundation is made up of up to ten members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who designates one member as Chairman and one member as Vice-Chairman. Administrative support for the Foundation is provided by the Department. <em> Names of chief officers:</em> Chairmen of the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation: Doug Fulford 1994-97; Orest Korbutt 1997-present

<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Alberta Foundation for the Arts was founded under the authority of the <em>Alberta Foundation for the Arts Act, S.A. </em>1991 c. A-21.5. <em> Functional responsibility:</em> The Foundation, funded by lottery revenues, distributes funding to individual artists and organizations in the visual, performing and literary arts and to cultural industries. The Foundation also administers the budget of the Alberta Film Development Program and a number of scholarship programs which recognize student achievement in the arts and citizenship. <em> Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The predecessors to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts were the Alberta Art Foundation, the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts, and the Alberta Foundation for the Literary Arts. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts assumed the obligations, assets and liabilities of these three foundations effective September 1, 1991. <em> Administrative relationships: </em> The Foundation has reported to the Minister of Community Development since December 18, 1992. Previous to this, the Council reported to the Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism. <em> Administrative structure:</em> The Foundation is made up of members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who designates one member as Chairman. Administrative support for the Foundation is provided by the Department. <em> Names of chief officers:</em> Chairmen of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts: Dick Jarvis 1991-94; John Osler 1994-present.

<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Ministry of Economic Development was founded as the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in 1992 by means of Order in Council 393/92 under the authority of the <em>Public Service Administrative Transfers Act.</em>;<em> Functional responsibility:</em> The Ministry of Economic Development is responsible for the creation, administration and delivery of programs designed to encourage economic and industrial diversification, encourage growth of established industries, encourage industrial development, promote Alberta goods and services in international markets, provide assistance to Alberta firms in obtaining access to foreign markets and financing, support the development of the province's tourism resources, and market the province as a tourism destination. Beginning in 1997, the Ministry phased out its programs providing direct financial support to businesses and industries. Since then, the Ministry has focused its efforts on providing information, expertise and consulting services to business with the goal of increasing exports, investment and industry development. The Ministry operates the Edmonton Business Link and Calgary Business Information Centre. In 1995, the Ministry contracted out to the Alberta Tourism Partnership Corporation responsibility for tourism marketing. Funding for the Corporation came from the Ministry (for inter-provincial and international marketing campaigns) and Alberta Lotteries (for intra-provincial marketing). In January 1998, upon the recommendation of the Auditor General, the contract with the Alberta Partnership Corporation was terminated. Between March 1, 1998 and March 31, 1999, responsibility for delivery of tourism marketing programs was contracted out to a corporation wholly-owned by the Government of Alberta, 771045 Alberta Ltd. operating under the name Travel Alberta. Effective March 31, 1999 the residual assets of the Company were transferred to Alberta Economic Development. Travel Alberta became the Travel Alberta Secretariat, a unit of the Department. Effective July 7, 1999, the Ministry has contracted with Travel Alberta International (TAI), a not-for-profit corporation jointly owned by Economic Development Edmonton and the Calgary Convention and Visitors Bureau, to carry out international tourism marketing on behalf of the Ministry. The Ministry advises TAI on strategic operational, investment and financing activities. The Ministry is also responsible for operating the Province's foreign trade and investment development offices. The Minister of Economic Development has been responsible for the administration of the following legislation. <em>Agricultural Societies Act, sections 33 & 43 </em> (1997-present);<em> Alberta Economic Development Authority Act;Alberta Government Telephones Reorganization Act </em> (1992-96);<em> Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Act</em> (1992-97);<em> Alberta Opportunity Fund Act;Alberta Research Council Act</em> (1992-94);<em> Department of Economic Development and Trade Act;Department of Research, Technology and Telecommunications Act</em> (1992-96);<em> Department of Tourism, Parks and Recreation Act </em> (1992-96);<em> Gaming and Liquor Act </em> (1997-99);<em> Government Organization Act;Motion Picture Development Act;Premiers Council on Science and Technology Act </em> (1992-94);<em> Racing Corporation Act </em> (1997-99);<em> Small Business Equity Corporations Act;Telecommunications Act, </em> except Part I (1997-present);<em> Tourism Education Council Act </em> (1992-97);<em> Vencap Equities Alberta Act</em> (1992-96);<em> Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The predecessors to the Ministry of Economic Development were the Department of Economic Development and Trade, the Tourism Division of the Department of Tourism, Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Technology, Research and Telecommunications. <em>Administrative relationships:</em> The Ministry reports to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Economic Development. Since the foundation of the Ministry, a number of semi-independent agencies have reported either to the Minister or through him to the Legislative Assembly. These agencies include the Alberta Economic Development Authority (1994-present), Tourism Education Council (1992-97), Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation (1992-96), Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (1997-99), the Premier's Council on Science and Technology (1992-94), and Alberta Opportunity Company (1992-99). <em> Administrative structure:</em> Between the formation of the Department in 1992 and September 30, 1996, it was made up of the following Divisions. Business Finance Division: responsible for administering financial initiatives and assistance programs encouraging economic diversification and expansion of export activities;Industry, Technology and Research Division: responsible for administering programs assisting existing companies and industries involved in value-added manufacturing, encouraging development and application of advanced technology and technology transfer in targeted industries, and the development of integrated industrial transportation systems;Small Business and Tourism Development Division: responsible for administering programs providing business counseling services, information and publications, site development, and location and technical assistance to small business, programs providing community and regional tourism planning and development counseling, and financial analysis/economic feasibility evaluation assistance; this Division also administered the Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Works Agreement and the Canada-Alberta Partnership Agreement on Business and Community Development;Tourism, Trade and Investment Division: responsible for administering programs promoting Alberta as a tourism destination, providing trade development services to companies, identifying and assessing potential export markets, and attracting investment; the Division was also responsible for oversight of the Office of the Commissioner General for Trade and Tourism;Policy Development Division: responsible for providing information to the Department and the private sector, supporting the development and implementation of policies, programs and services by all departments that supported the economic development of the province;Corporate Services Division: responsible for providing human resources, finance and administration, and information management services to the Department. Beginning in 1996, the Department underwent a number of significant administrative reorganizations. Effective October 30, 1996, the units of the Department were as follows. Business Information Centres (Edmonton and Calgary): responsible for providing the Department and the private sector with market and business information and economic and statistical data;Tourism Development Agency: responsible for programs facilitating the expansion of tourism facilities;Export Development Division: responsible for providing export advice, market intelligence and trade expertise to small and medium-sized companies and for promotion of Alberta products and companies overseas;Industry Development Division: responsible for programs encouraging industrial development, including manufacturing investment and information services;Investment Development Division: responsible for programs attracting investment to Alberta;Small Business Development Division: responsible for programs encouraging the development of small business, especially in smaller communities, through ten regional offices;Technology Development Division: responsible for programs designed to attract high technology companies to the province and providing support to existing companies with research commercialization and technology infrastructure development;Corporate Services Division: responsible for business planning, financial services and information technology support, and administrative support services to the Department;Communications Office: responsible for communications services to Department executive and staff;Effective July 31, 1997, the units of the Department were as follows:;Strategic Resources Division: responsible for policy and business information, external relations, information technology, corporate communications, liaison with the Alberta Economic Development Authority, and industrial supplier development;Industry Development Division: responsible for programs encouraging the development of the forest products industry, advanced technology and emerging industries, manufacturing and logistics, tourism development, and investment attraction;International Markets and Regional Development Division: responsible for international marketing programs, operation of foreign trade and investment offices, regional economic development, and business immigration programs;Finance and Administration Division: responsible for financial services, human resources, records management and administrative services to the Department;<em> Names of the corporate bodies:</em> Department of Economic Development and Tourism1992-97;Ministry of Economic Development 1997-present;<em> Names of chief officers:</em> Ministers of Economic Development and Tourism: Donald H. Sparrow December 15, 1992-June 29, 1993;Kenneth R. Kowalski June 30, 1993-October 20, 1994;Ralph P. Klein October 21, 1994-May 31, 1995;Murray Smith June 1, 1995-May 30, 1996;Stephen C. West May 31, 1995-March 25, 1996;Patricia L. Black March 26, 1996-August 12, 1997;Ministers of Economic Development:;Patricia L. Black/Nelson August 13, 1997-May 25, 1999;Jonathan N. Havelock May 26, 1999-March 18, 2001;Mark Norris March 19, 2001-present

<em> Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation was founded in 1981 by means of the passage and proclamation of the <em> Motion Picture Development Act, S.A.</em>, c. M-19.1. The Corporation ceased granting new loans or loan guarantees in 1996, but the Act was not repealed until 2000. <em>Functional responsibility:</em> The Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation was a provincial Crown corporation wholly-owned by the Government of Alberta. Under the Act, the function of the Corporation was to "promote the development of the motion picture industry in Alberta." In fulfilling this responsibility, the Corporation provided pre-production development loans and loan guarantees to producers, provided equity investments in film and television projects, assisted in the marketing of Alberta films and the province as a production location, provided advisory services to Alberta film producers, and helped Alberta producers gain access to outside financing for projects. The Corporation administered the Motion Picture Development Fund, from which loans or loan guarantees were granted to support pre-production development of film and television projects. The Corporation would provide loans or loan guarantees up to 60% of the pre-production costs of a project. After changes to the Act in 1988, the Corporation was authorized to use the Fund to directly support film and television production projects up to 25% of total investment in the project. The Corporation received advice from the industry through the Corporation's Industry Advisory Committee, made up of persons directly involved in film and television production and distribution. <em>Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The Corporation had no predecessors with the same responsibilities. Upon the dissolution of the Corporation, its responsibilities were absorbed by the Ministry of Economic Development. The financial support programs administered by the Corporation were wound down beginning in 1996. Film development is currently the responsibility of the Alberta Film Office, which focuses its efforts on marketing Alberta as a location for foreign productions. <em>Administrative relationships:</em> The Corporation reported to the Minister of Economic Development (1981-86), the Minister of Economic Development and Trade (1986-92), the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism (1992-97), and the Minister of Economic Development. <em> Administrative structure:</em> The Corporation was made up of a six-member Board of Directors and a small administrative staff. <em> Names of chief officers:</em> Chairmen of the Board of Directors, Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation:;Herman Young, 1981-82;Orville Kope, 1982-91;Douglas Shillington, 1991-96;Peter Crerar, 1996;Don J. Keech, 1996-[98?]

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The Department of Education of the Government of Alberta was a continuation of the Department of Education of the previous Northwest Territories government. The territorial department was founded by the School Ordinance in 1901. When the Province of Alberta was founded in 1905, the Department of Education continued to function under the authority of the <em>School Ordinance</em>. In 1922, the <em>School Ordinance</em> was repealed and superseded by <em>The Department of Education Act </em>(R.S.A. 1922 c. 16) and <em>The School Act </em>(R.S.A. 1922 c. 51). The Department of Education was dissolved May 27, 1999 by means of Order in Council 243/99 under the authority of the <em>Government Organization Act</em>. <em> Functional responsibility</em>: The Department of Education was responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the education system in Alberta. At the time that the department was created, it was responsible for all kindergarten schools, public and separate elementary and secondary schools, normal schools, teachers' institutes, and the education of physically and mentally handicapped children. The department was responsible for overseeing and approving the creation of school jurisdictions, approving the establishment of schools by school boards, inspection of schools, development of a standardized curriculum, overseeing the financing and administration of school jurisdictions, and overseeing the building of school facilities. The department also certified teachers who wished to work in Alberta and who had received their training outside the province. In 1922, technical and commercial schools came under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Education. Technical and vocational education programs were often provided by means of agreements between the Province and the Government of Canada, which used Alberta post-secondary technical institutes to provide federal technical training programs. The Minister was also made responsible for the licensing of private commercial and correspondence schools. In 1925, an amendment to the <em>School Act</em> allowed school boards to establish public junior colleges affiliated with the University of Alberta. As a consequence, the department became involved in post-secondary education provided through public colleges. Until 1969, public junior colleges were operated by school boards or consortia of school boards. With the passage of the <em>Colleges Act</em> in 1969, all public junior colleges became board-governed institutions. Between 1969 and 1971, the department's role in the funding and administration of public colleges was mediated through the Colleges Commission. The Minister was responsible for the administration of the <em>University Act</em> from the time it was first passed in 1910, though the department was not directly involved in the operations of the University of Alberta. The department provided capital and operating grants to the university, which was administered by its Board of Governors. In 1966 the department's relationship with the province's universities was clarified through the new <em>Universities Act.</em> This act created the Universities Commission, through which the department's interaction with the province's public universities was mediated. The department administered programs that provided financial assistance for the secondary and post-secondary education of the children of veterans of the First and Second World Wars. Financial assistance programs for university and college students, administered through the Students Assistance Board (renamed the Students Finance Board in 1971), were the responsibility of the department. In late 1971, responsibility for all post-secondary education, the Colleges Commission, the Universities Commission, and the Students Finance Board was transferred to the new Department of Advanced Education by means of a series of administrative transfers. <em>Predecessor and successor bodies</em>.: The predecessor of the Department of Education of the Province of Alberta was the Department of Education of the Government of the Northwest Territories. When the Department of Education was dissolved in 1999, its functions were divided between two new ministries. Responsibility for school buildings was transferred to Alberta Infrastructure. All other functions were transferred to Alberta Learning. <em>Administrative relationships</em>: The Department of Education reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Education. The Minister also passed to the Legislative Assembly the annual reports of the semi-independent agencies that reported to him until 1971, the Students' Finance Board, the Colleges Commission and the Universities Commission. <em>Administrative structure</em>: For the first thirty years of the department's operation, its activities were focused on overseeing the establishment, operation and alteration of school divisions, the inspection of schools and classrooms, ensuring an adequate supply of teachers, and overseeing the business activities of school jurisdictions. By 1917, the department's administrative structure had largely taken the shape it was to have for the next thirty years. The main components of the department were the school inspectorate, the province's Normal Schools, the School Libraries and Free Readers Branch (later re-named the School Book Branch), the School Debenture Branch, the Chief Attendance Officer, and the Provincial Board of Examiners. In 1919 a number of new positions were established, including the Supervisor of Schools, the Registrar, the Director of Technical Education, the Supervisor of Schools, and the Secretary of the department. The first major re-organization of the department took place in 1945. The administrative structure of the department became more hierarchical and the core functions of school supervision and administration were reorganized into two new divisions under the Chief Superintendent of Schools and the Director of School Administration, respectively. The heads of the Technical Education, Correspondence School, and the School Book branches continued to report directly to the Deputy Minister. Significant reorganizations of the department occurred in 1970, 1975, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1994 and 1997. In 1997, the Department of Education became the Ministry of Education. The Ministry was made up of three entities, the Department of Education (which continued the functions and activities of the previous department), the Education Revolving Fund, and the Alberta School Foundation Fund. This structure remained the same until the dissolution of the Ministry of Education on May 27, 1999. The various functions have included: the inspection and supervision of schools, the education and certification of teachers, curriculum development, financing the school system, supervising the operations of school jurisdiction administrations, overseeing construction of school facilities, providing technical and vocational education programs, the education of special needs students, providing educational programs in languages other than English, student testing, statistics and research in support of policy development, approving, developing and distributing appropriate text and reference books, post-secondary financial assistance programs, and the enforcement of compulsory attendance. A number of semi-independent agencies reported to the Minister of Education. These agencies included the Students' Finance Board (1953-71), the Board of Post-Secondary Education (1967-69), the Universities Commission (1966-71), and the Colleges Commission (1969-71). <em>Names of chief officers:</em>Ministers of Education: Alexander C. Rutherford 1905-10; Charles R. Mitchell 1910-12; John R. Boyle 1912-18; George P. Smith 1918-21; Perren E. Baker 1921-35; William Aberhart 1935-43; Solon E. Low 1943-44; R. Earl Ansley 1944-48; Ivan Casey 1948-52; Anders O. Aalborg 1952-64; Randolph H. McKinnon 1964-67; Raymond Reierson 1967-68; Robert C. Clark 1968-71; Louis D. Hyndman 1971-75; Julian G.J. Koziak 1975-79; David T. King 1979-86; Patrick N. Webber 1986; Nancy J. Betkowski 1986-88; James F. Dinning 1988-92; Halvar C. Jonson 1992-96; Gary G. Mar 1996-99

<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Provincial Board of Post-Secondary Education was created by means of an amendment to the <em>Public Junior Colleges Act, </em>1967 c. 64, effective April 11, 1967. The Board was dissolved effective October 1, 1969 through the repeal of the <em>Public Junior Colleges Act</em>. <em>Functional responsibility:</em> The responsibilities of the Board were to act as an advisory board to the Minister of Education in regard to the public college system and to act as an intermediary between the colleges and the Minister. The Board's activities included advising the Minister, reviewing and coordinating the activities of the colleges, studying the provincial post-secondary education system and making recommendations to the Minister, advising the Minister regarding financial support for colleges, coordinating applications for permission to open a junior college, arranging affiliation agreements between colleges and universities, and approving courses of study at colleges, in consultation with the Universities Co-ordinating Council. <em>Predecessor and successor bodies: </em>There was no predecessor body with the same functions as the Provincial Board of Post-Secondary Education. The successor body of the Board was the Colleges Commission. <em> Administrative relationships:</em> The Board reported to the Minister of Education. <em> Administrative structure: The Board consisted of a Chairman and any other officials appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Chairman was an official of the Department of Education and was appointed by the Minister. <em> Names of chief officers:</em> Chairman of the Provincial Board of Post-Secondary Education: D. Gordon L. Mowat 1967-69