Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)

Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)

Infobox Government agency
agency_name = Prime Minister's Office
abbreviation = PMO



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jurisdiction = Government of Singapore
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headquarters = The Istana
chief1_name = BG Lee Hsien Loong
chief1_position = Prime Minister
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website = http://www.pmo.gov.sg
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The Prime Minister's Office (Abbreviation: PMO) is a ministry of the Government of Singapore. It is made up of the Prime Minister and his top political staff. It handles the ministries and other political matters that are of great importance to the nation, such as corruption and elections. The PMO is located at the Istana, which is also the official workplace of the President of Singapore.

Roles and functions

The PMO has several roles and functions, with regards to the nation's politics. They are:
* To co-ordinate the activities of Ministries and the general policies of the Government and to provide overall policy direction
* To eradicate corruption and maintain readiness for elections
* To implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies
* To strive for robust security, a networked government and a resilient Singapore
* To oversee, plan and co-ordinate multi-agency programmes and initiatives to engage the Overseas Singaporean community
* To ensure the efficient and effective management of public service officers through sound personnel policies in service conditions, career development and staff training
* To promote quality service and productivity
* To provide secretariat support to the Public Service Commission (PSC).
* To guide and co-ordinate whole-of-government efforts in the implementation of national population policies and programmes.


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The PMO handles many tasks. These include the Cabinet, the appointments of ministers and more. The tasks are listed below:
* Cabinet Business
* National Flag
* Anthem Table of Precedence
* Honours and Awards
* Justices of the Peace
* Prevention of Corrupt Practices
* Elections
* National Population Policies and Programmes
* National Research, Innovation and Enterprise Coordination
* National Security and Intelligence Co-ordination
* Public Service for the 21st Century (PS21) Programme
* Talent Management
* Administrative Service
* Appointments
* Benefits
* Compensation
* Superannuation
* Resort Management
* PM2S
* Personnel Boards
* Appeals Board
* Civil Service Industrial Relations
* Staff Development Policy
* Strategic Policy and Issues
* Public Service Commission Secretariat
* Public Policy Development Training
* Public Administration and Management Training and Consulting
* Banking, Currency, Insurance, Monetary & Securities Industry Affairs
* Liaison with International and Regional Financial Organisations


=Departments [cite web|title=The PMO - index |publisher=Prime Minister's Office |url=http://www.pmo.gov.sg/AboutPMOffice/OurDepartments/ |accessdate=2008-01-10] =

The Prime Minister's Office comprises a PMO (HQ), Corrupt Practice Investigation Bureau, Elections Department, National Research Foundation, National Security Co-ordination Secretariat, National Population Secretariat and Public Service Division. Each department functions independently.

The main function of PMO (HQ) is to provide corporate, logistics and administrative support to the Prime Minister, Senior Minister and Minister Mentor.

Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) is an independent body which investigates and aims to prevent corruption in the public and private sectors in Singapore. Established in 1952, it derives its powers of investigation from the Prevention of Corruption Act. The bureau is headed by a director who is directly responsible to the Prime Minister.

Elections Department

The Elections Department (ELD) is responsible for planning and preparing for, and managing the conduct of presidential and parliamentary elections and of any national referendum in Singapore. ELD's work extends beyond the period of elections. Between elections, ELD must prepare and maintain readiness of the public service for the conduct of any elections.

National Research Foundation

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is tasked to coordinate the research of different agencies within the larger national framework in order to provide a coherent strategic overview and direction. It develops policies and plans to implement the five strategic thrusts for the national R&D agenda and to implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies approved by the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council (RIEC), and to allocate funding to programmes that meet the NRF strategic objectives.

National Security Coordination Secretariat

The National Security Coordination Secretariat (NSCS) is an important central hub located within the Prime Minister's Office, tasked with national security planning and the coordination of policy and intelligence issues.

National Population Secretariat

The National Population Secretariat (NPS) was set up in June 2006. It is responsible for setting policy objectives and coordinating the efforts of the various government agencies involved in the continuum of population-related issues.

Public Service Division

The Public Service Division (PSD) sets policy directions for shaping the public service through public sector leadership development and implementing progressive and effective human resource and development policies.

Important staff

The PMO is headed by the Prime Minister himself, and two other ministers, namely Lim Boon Heng and Lim Swee Say. The important staff in the PMO are listed below:
* Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong
* Senior Minister: Goh Chok Tong
* Minister Mentor: Lee Kuan Yew
* Minister: Lim Boon Heng
* Minister: Lim Swee Say
* Head of Civil Service: Peter Ho Hak Ean

tatutory Boards

The PMO oversees 2 statutory boards. These are:
* Monetary Authority of Singapore
* Civil Service College

ee also

* Government of Singapore
* Prime Minister of Singapore

References

External links

* [http://www.pmo.gov.sg/ Prime Minister's Office] - official website


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