The President\u2019s Secretariat has issued a series of instructions to all Ministry secretaries outlining the facilities and services to be provided to Ministers.<\/p>\n
In a written communication, Secretary to the President Dr. N.S. Kumanayake instructed Ministry secretaries on how to facilitate the functions of Ministers and strengthen the policy formulation process.<\/p>\n
As part of the new guidelines, the government has set a cap on the number of support staff for Ministers and Deputy Ministers.<\/p>\n
Ministers are permitted a maximum of 15 support staff, while Deputy Ministers are limited to 12 staff members.<\/p>\n
The support staff is expected to assist Ministers and Deputy Ministers in performing their duties efficiently and coordinating with all relevant parties.<\/p>\n
Instructions on appointing advisors to Ministries and the appointment of support staff have also been provided.<\/p>\n
In addition, the Presidential Secretariat has outlined provisions regarding official vehicles, fuel allocations and telephone expenses for Ministers and Deputy Ministers.<\/p>\n
A maximum of two official vehicles will be allocated for their use, with the Ministry Secretary responsible for managing any vehicles obtained through rental or other means.<\/p>\n
Ministers and Deputy Ministers will be allocated up to 900 liters of fuel per month for their official vehicles.<\/p>\n
Under the new guidelines, the government vehicles will be available for use by the Private Secretary, Coordinating Secretary, Press Secretary, and Public Relations Officer of both Ministers and Deputy Ministers<\/p>\n
The positions of Private Secretary, Coordinating Secretary, Press Secretary, and Public Relations Officer shall be filled on a temporary basis, for the duration of the Minister’s or Deputy Minister’s tenure only.<\/p>\n
Family members or close relatives of the Minister or Deputy Minister shall not be appointed to these positions.<\/p>\n
The salaries for these roles shall be in accordance with Schedule IV of Public Administration Circular 3\/2016, dated 25\/02\/2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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