The Governor with the Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA and the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC at Executive Council Presided over a meeting of the Executive Council February 9, 2021 By Carole Kerr The Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council at Government House, welcoming the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, the Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA, and Ms Viv Molan, Clerk of the Executive Council. The Hon Stephen Dawson MLC is Minister for Environment; Disability Services; Electoral Affairs. The Hon Paul Papalia is Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests. Presiding over Executive Council is one of the key constitutional functions of the role of Governor. The Executive Council is the supreme decision making body of Government and comprises the Governor (as Chair) and all Cabinet Ministers. Post navigation A visit to the bushfire evacuation centres to meet and thank behind-the-scenes volunteersVisit to re-emerging, innovative WA business OKA All-Terrain Vehicles View all Articles