Principal Secretaries

(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 re-assign a Principal Secretary.

(5)A Principal Secretary may resign from office by giving notice, in writing, to the President.