For Immediate Release 2012PREM0116-001409 Sept. 24, 2012

Office of the Premier

 

 

Premier's Statement/Media Advisory
New Chief of Staff Announced

 

VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement today:

"Effective immediately, Dan Doyle will serve as Chief of Staff in the Premier's Office.

“A career public servant who helped build British Columbia’s infrastructure, Dan also played a key role in making the 2010 Olympic Winter Games a success and has served as the chair of BC Hydro.

 

"Earlier this month, the Premier's office was made aware of an incident of concern. Since that time, a review has been undertaken that adhered to the processes set down by the B.C. Public Service Agency. Having considered this review, I accepted the resignation of the Chief of Staff. That letter of resignation is attached.

"As per British Columbia's privacy laws, no more details can be provided."

 

Media availability:

Date: Monday, Sept. 24, 2012

 

Time: 11:00 a.m.

 

Location:

Premier’s Vancouver Office

Suite 740 – 999 Canada Place

Vancouver

 

Dial-in Numbers (listen only):

From Vancouver: 604 681-0260

From outside Vancouver: 1-877 353-9184

 

Participant Pass Code: 77885 #

 

Contact:

Shane Mills

Office of the Premier

250 661-1015

 

Sept. 23, 2012

 

Premier:

 

Earlier this month I was involved in an incident where I acted inappropriately.  I was wrong, regretted my behaviour very much and immediately and unconditionally apologized.

 

Notwithstanding my genuine apology and sense of regret, and following my meeting with you earlier today I tender my letter of resignation as your Chief of Staff effective immediately.

 

This will give me a chance to return to Calgary to be with my family – who I have also let down – and from whom I have been separated on a weekly basis for most of the last eight months.

 

I have been very proud to be at your side and proud of what I helped the team accomplish. Nothing should stand in the way of your successful leadership and the accomplishments of your government in creating jobs and making family life affordable.

 

I wish you the very best.

 

Sincerely,

Ken Boessenkool

 

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