
The Chief Justice of New Brunswick determines the general policy of the Court of Appeal and the Court of King’s Bench in judicial matters. He exercises this responsibility in addition to his adjudicative and administrative duties. By statute, the Chief Justice of New Brunswick is sworn or affirmed into office by the Lieutenant-Governor, administers the oath or affirmation of office to the Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench and to the other justices of the Court of Appeal, and has rank and precedence over all other judges of the courts of the Province. The Chief Justice is a member of the Canadian Judicial Council. As well, he or she acts as Administrator of the Province and signs Orders-in-Council in the Lieutenant-Governor’s absence.