The senior executive who heads a statutory board’s administration and management and works with its board, parent ministry and the wider Public Service.
Cross-government
Example: “Please seek CE’s approval” means the head of the statutory board, not the most senior person currently online.
Also known as: CE, Chief Executive Officer, CEO
Context: The exact title varies by statutory board; some use Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer or Managing Director.
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