The premier serves as president of the Executive Council (Cabinet).[3][4] They choose the other members of the Cabinet, who are then appointed by the lieutenant governor.[3][5] As president of the Executive Council, the premier forms the government.[3][6] They lead the Executive Council’s decision-making process as the Council develops and implements the government's priorities and policies.[4][6] The premier establishes the Executive Council’s methods of operation and organization and that of its committees.[4]