Executive Secretariat

The Executive Secretariat makes sure that the business of the Executive is carried out as efficiently and as effectively as possible.  It supports the First Minister and deputy First Minister in their roles as joint Chairs of the Executive and it provides administrative and secretarial support for meetings of the Executive.

Executive Secretariat provides advice and guidance where required to Ministers and Departments on the application of the statutory Ministerial Code to their roles and responsibilities.  It is also responsible for preparing guidance on a wide range of procedural matters relating to the role and conduct of Ministers.