2.4 Executive Council

The Executive Council of Queensland is constituted under the Constitution of Queensland 2001. The proceedings of the Executive Council are strictly confidential and are confined to formal recommendations to the Governor for making or approval of such instruments as are required by the Royal Prerogative or by legislation to be issued by the Governor in Council.

The Queensland Executive Council Handbook provides detailed advice about the proceedings of the Executive Council including the matters for recommendation to the Governor. Meetings of Executive Council are normally held at 11.45 am on Thursday each week.

The Clerk of the Executive Council gives Ministers approximately seven days notice of meeting times and venue. Notice is in writing and included with a Schedule of Minutes to be considered at the meeting.