CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
TITLE XII
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, POLICE, OMBUDSMAN AND LOCAL STATE
BODIES
CHAPTER I
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Article 249
Fundamental Principles
1. The Public Administration shall serve the public interests and, in the discharge
of its functions, shall respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens.
2. The offices and agents of the Public Administration shall owe obedience to the
Constitution and the law, and shall act with respect for the principles of equality,
of impartiality, of ethics and of justice.
Article 250
Structure
1. The Public Administration shall be structured on the basis of the principle of
decentralisation and de-concentration, thereby encouraging the modernisation
and efficiency of its services, without prejudice to unified action and the directive
powers of Government.
2. The Public Administration shall promote the simplification of administrative
procedures, and shall make public services more accessible to citizens.
Article 251
Access and Statute of Officers
1. Access to public office shall not be obstructed on grounds of colour, race, sex,
religion, ethnic or social origin, or party-political preference, and shall adhere
strictly to the criteria of the merit and ability of applicants.
2. The law shall regulate the statute of officers and other agents of the State, as
well as the incompatibilities and the guarantees of impartiality in the exercise of
public offices.
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