Functions
- Develop the schedule of Cabinet business based on the set national priorities and previous Cabinet resolutions;
- Initiate and participate in key public policy formulation meetings;
- Ensure an adequate degree of background inter-ministerial consultations on proposals for Cabinet consideration;
- Provide an independent perspective on Ministerial policy proposals;
- Provide the requisite administrative services relating to the discharge by the Head of State of certain constitutional appointments and obligations;
- Control the quality and content of memoranda destined for consideration by Cabinet and Cabinet Committees by reviewing of all materials in advance;
- Prepare agenda for issues to be discussed by Cabinet and Cabinet Committees;
- Taking minutes, maintaining records of Cabinet discussions and disseminating Cabinet decisions for implementation by Ministries;
- Drafting weekly Press Releases on Cabinet Resolutions;
- Keeping a register of legislation and superintending the legislative process right up to the assent and publication of laws;
- Drafting speeches and press statements for the Office of the President and Cabinet under the direction of the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet;
- Arranging induction sessions for newly appointed Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Heads of Ministries; and
- Running Training Programmes for Ministries on the writing of Cabinet Memorandum and on Procedures upon request.