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Chapter 9, Part 3 · Art. 155

Principal Secretaries

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) There is established the office of Principal Secretary, which is an office in the public service.
(2) Each State department shall be under the administration of a Principal Secretary.
(3) The President shall—
  (a) nominate a person for appointment as Principal Secretary from among persons recommended by the Public Service Commission; and
  (b) with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint Principal Secretaries.
(4) The President may reassign a Principal Secretary.
(5) A Principal Secretary may resign from office by giving notice, in writing, to the President.
In simple words
  • There is an office of Principal Secretary, in the public service.
    Art. 155(1)

    (1) There is established the office of Principal Secretary, which is an office in the public service.

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  • Each State department is under the administration of a Principal Secretary.
    Art. 155(2)

    (2) Each State department shall be under the administration of a Principal Secretary.

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  • The President nominates from persons recommended by the Public Service Commission, and appoints with the approval of the National Assembly.
    Art. 155(3)

    (3) The President shall— (a) nominate a person for appointment as Principal Secretary from among persons recommended by the Public Service Commission; and (b) with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint Principal Secretaries.

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Kids explanation
  • Each government department is run by a Principal Secretary.
    Art. 155(2)

    (2) Each State department shall be under the administration of a Principal Secretary.

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