Cap. 595 Art. 15Directives issued by the Principal Permanent Secretary in relation to the Public Service.

(1) The Principal Permanent Secretary may issue directives as variously specified in this Act and may in addition issue directives on any matter relating to the organisation and management of the public service.

(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 apply for a definite or an indefinite period and to any or all ministries, departments, specialised units and public officers, according to the nature of the provisions contained therein or as specified by the Principal Permanent Secretary.

(4) The Principal Permanent Secretary may codify standing directives, 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.

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