Premier Ball has appointed Bernard Coffey has as Clerk of the Executive Council. Coffey is well known for his support of the Liberal Party.Julia Mullaley who held the post will become acting Chief Executive Officer of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing.
Paul Davis says that the Liberals have politicized the position.
Earle McCurdy said the Ball broke a promise to end patronage.
Coffey also ran for the leadership of the provincial Liberal Party in 2011.