By Canadian Press

Veteran public servant, CFL boss, ex-B.C. attorney general named to RCMP board

Jun 5, 2019 | 12:08 PM

OTTAWA — A former top public servant in the federal, Alberta and Ontario governments will head up the RCMP’s fledgling board of civilian advisers assigned to help the police force modernize.

Besides Richard Dicerni, others appointed to the 13-member board Wednesday afternoon include former Fredericton police chief Leanne Fitch, Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie and former British Columbia attorney general Wally Oppal.

The Liberal government announced plans for the board in January to transform the RCMP’s dated culture and make the force more innovative and forward-looking.

The government wants the board to focus at first on updating business practices and ensuring employee health and well-being.

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Over time, the board will work on effective use of RCMP resources, labour relations, and corporate and strategic direction.

Dicerni served as the federal deputy minister of industry for six years before becoming head of the Alberta public service.

The Canadian Press