Cap. 595 Art. 7Ministries.

(1) A ministry shall be constituted as a distinct organisation in its own right under every Minister who is assigned portfolio responsibilities in accordance with article 82 of the Constitution, and the ministry shall consist of:

(a) the Minister’s secretariat;

(b) the secretariats of such Parliamentary Secretaries as may be appointed to assist the Minister;

(c) the office of the Permanent Secretary; and

(d) such other divisions, directorates, sections, offices or other units within the public service as may be placed or established within the ministry by the Prime Minister.

(2) Where more than one Permanent Secretary reports to the same Minister (other than temporarily due to arrangements made under articles 83 or 84 of the Constitution), the scope of responsibilities of each Permanent Secretary shall be delineated by the Prime Minister.