Cap. 497 Art. 15Directives and guidelines issued by the Principal Permanent Secretary in relation to departments of Government.

(1) The Principal Permanent Secretary may issue directives and guidelines as variously specified in this Act and may in addition issue directives and guidelines on any matter relating to the organisation and management of the public service, and in so doing he shall seek to frame his directives in the best interests of the consumer and in such a manner as to impose the least possible administrative burden.

(2) Public officers shall comply with all applicable directives issued by the Principal Permanent Secretary, and officers who fail to comply shall be liable to proceedings under the Disciplinary Regulations.

(3) Directives issued by the Principal Permanent Secretary may incorporate guidelines to assist public officers in correctly applying and observing the directives, and public officers shall accordingly have regard to such guidelines.

(4) Directives and guidelines issued by the Principal Permanent Secretary may apply for a definite or an indefinite period and to any or all departments and public officers, according to the nature of the provisions contained therein or as specified by the Principal Permanent Secretary.

(5) The Principal Permanent Secretary may codify standing directives and guidelines, together with any amendments that he may make thereto from time to time, in the form of the Public Service Management Code or other manuals on specific matters which he may issue for this purpose.

(6) The Prime Minister may give directions to the Principal Permanent Secretary concerning the issue, amendment or revocation of any directives and guidelines.