There shall be ahead of the public service who shall be appointed by the President acting on the advice of the Public Service Commission.

tendering advice to the President on matters relating to the public service;

coordination of the activities of permanent secretaries;

supervision of the work of permanent secretaries;

serving as a link between the executive and the public service;

serving as a link between service commissions;

ensuring the implementation of Cabinet and other Government decisions; and

any other duties assigned to him or her from time to time by the President.

The functions of the head of the public service are as follows—

Article 173A establishes the head of the public service and defines their functions.

Article 173A of the Constitution of Uganda : Head of the public service

173A.Head of the public service