WELCOME TO THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE

HIS EXCELLENCY BARNABAS S. DLAMINI (DR)

PRIME MINISTER

MISSION STATEMENT

To keep the Head of State informed and advised on Government operations in order to provide good governance and sound leadership.  This will be achieved through the articulation of the Government vision, the co-ordination of public policies and Government communication, the management of the operations of the public service, state security, the maintenance of Law and Order and the enactment of appropriate legislation.  The Prime Minister's Office is also committed to the improvement and maintenance of a high quality of life for the citizens of the Kingdom of Swaziland.

WHEREAS THE OVERALL GOVERNMENT MISSION STATEMENT STATES THAT:

"The Mission of the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland is to provide a climate and infrasctructure that will progressively improve the quality and security of life of the people of Swaziland and make the best use of the country's natural and human resources".

DESCRIPTION

The post of the Prime Minister is a constitutional and political office that is established under the King's Order in Council No.1 of 1992, which is also known as "The Establishment of the Parliament of Swaziland Order, 1992". Section 50 (1) of the Order provides that "There shall be a Prime Minister who shall be appointed by the King from among members of the House".

The objectives of the Office of the Prime Minister's are tabulated below:

 OBJECTIVES

• To head government and chair meetings;
• To consult with and keep His Majesty the King briefed on the general conduct and any other matter relating to the Government of Swaziland
• To provide leadership in setting out and articulating the Government vision an in formulating Government policies and programmes;
• To ensure the co-ordinatioin, supervision and proper management of public affairs by all Ministries and Departments and
• To provide advice to His Majesty the King in the appointment of Ministers and senior civil servants.