Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador
Coat of Arms of Newfoundland and Labrador
Incumbent Dwight Ball since December 14, 2015
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Office of the Premier
Style	The Honourable
Member of	Executive Council
Reports to	House Assembly
Seat	St. John's
Appointer	Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
Term length	At Her Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holder	Joey Smallwood
Formation	April 1, 1949
Salary	$95,357 plus $39,514 (indemnity and allowances)

The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador is the first minister, head of government and de facto chief executive for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Premier is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, as representative of the Queen in Right of Newfoundland and Labrador. He or she is usually the leader of the party that commands a majority in the House of Assembly.

The current Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador is Dwight Ball, since December 14, 2015.

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