2015_LCC Annual Report

Annual Report 2014-2015

Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission

Executive Summary

The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) is a crown corporation responsible for the administration of the Liquor Control Act and Regulations, along with the purchase, control and sale of all beverage alcohol in the province. A five-member Board of Commissioners is responsible for the commission’s activities. The chairperson reports to the minister responsible for the PEI Liquor Control Commission. The mandate under the Liquor Control Act has two primary components: regulatory and commercial. The regulatory function responsibilities include licensing and inspecting licensed premises and special permit events, investigating and reporting on all licensee or special permit complaints and determining whether there were infractions On the commercial side, the commission continues to be a major force in the provincial economy with gross receipts in excess of $101 million, making it one of the largest retail organizations in Prince Edward Island. In terms of monetary transfers to the Provincial Treasury, this past fiscal year saw $37.7 million returned to the Province, a year over year increase of over $1.1 million. of the Liquor Control Act and making recommendations to government on amendments to legislation.

The commission currently operates 18 corporate retail outlets, as well as a central warehouse and Licensee Distribution Centre located in Charlottetown. The commission has contracted with private interests for the operation of a Liquor Agency store in eight locations: Cavendish, East Royalty, Eldon, Kinkora, Morell, Murray Harbour, Wood Islands and Charlottetown-Founder’s Hall. A strategic plan is in place that guides the commission to success in meeting its performance and accountability goals. The commission focuses on the following five key areas to measure performance: 1. Public Safety and Social Responsibility; 2. Financial Performance; 3. Customer Service; 4. Business Effectiveness; and 5. Workplace Quality and Employee Excellence. These areas serve as a blueprint for incorporating the Mission Statement into day-to-day activities and establishing strategic goals, the details of which are explained in further detail in this report.

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