of 16 to 25. Executive Youth Parliament of Manitoba Inc. is governed by a five-person Executive, who legally function as the corporation's board of directors. Each person is elected for a one-year term by and from the membership on the last day of Session. All directors are volunteers between the ages of 18 and 25. The positions on the board are: the Chairperson (Premier), the Past-Chairperson (Speaker), the vice-chairperson (Deputy Premier), the Director of Finance (Deputy Speaker), and the Director of Procedures (House Leader). Cabinet The Cabinet is YPM's volunteer organizing committee, appointed by the Executive from the members (attendees) of the previous Session. The Cabinet assists the Executive in organizing and holding Session. Current Cabinet portfolios include: Ministry of Alumni Affairs Ministry of Communications Ministry of External Affairs Ministry of Government Services Ministry of Human Resources Ministry of Internal Affairs Ministry of Labour Ministry of Publications Ministry of Public Relations Ministry of Revenue Ministry of Supply and Service Registrar General Whips (Armstrong and Thompson) Backbenchers All non-Executive and non-Cabinet members of YPM sit as Backbenchers during Session. Dignitaries Lieutenant Governor Each year, the board of directors invites a distinguished member of the community (in recent years, often a former member) to act as the Lieutenant Governor (LG). The LG officially opens and prorogues the session, reads the Speech from the Throne, and makes a brief presentation to the membership. Honorary President The Honorary President (HP) is a prominent citizen of Manitoba who serves as an advisor for the organization. At Session, they attend the opening and closing ceremonies. Elder or Traditional Knowledge Keeper The Elder or Traditional Knowledge Keeper advises the organization on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Manitoba. At Session, they conduct a traditional Indigenous teaching on the first and last days. Notable alumni Many of YPM's past members have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields. Some of the organization's prominent past members include: Lloyd Axworthy (former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, former president and vice-chancellor of the University of Winnipeg) Bill Norrie (former Mayor of Winnipeg) Tom Axworthy (principal secretary to Pierre Trudeau from 1981 to 1984) Robert Steen (former Mayor of Winnipeg) Wally Fox-Decent (former chair of the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba) By decision of the Board, former members of YPM who have made outstanding contributions to the organization are eligible to be appointed to the organization's Senate. See also Parlement