Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a Ministry or department of the Government of Uganda shall be under the supervision of a Permanent Secretary whose office shall be a public office.

A Permanent Secretary shall be appointed by the President acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission.

organisation and operation of the department or Ministry;

tendering advice to the responsible Minister in respect of the business of the department or Ministry;

implementation of the policies of the Government of Uganda;

subject to <span class="underline-gradient ref" data-tippy-content data-ref="164">Article 164</span> of this Constitution, responsibility for the proper expenditure of public funds by or in connection with the department or Ministry.

The functions of a Permanent Secretary under this Article include—

Article 174 defines the role and responsibilities of Permanent Secretaries in government ministries and departments.

Article 174 of the Constitution of Uganda : Permanent Secretaries

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174.Permanent Secretaries