(3) The functions of a Permanent Secretary under this article
include—
(a) organisation and operation of the department or Ministry;
(b) tendering advice to the responsible Minister in respect of the
business of the department or Ministry;
(c) implementation of the policies of the Government of Uganda;
(d) subject to article 164 of this Constitution, responsibility for the
proper expenditure of public funds by or in connection with the
department or Ministry.
175. Interpretation.
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires—
(a) “public officer” means any person holding or acting in an office
in the public service;
(b) “public service” means service in any civil capacity of the
Government the emoluments for which are payable directly from
the Consolidated Fund or directly out of monies provided by
Parliament.