The 9th Council of State operates through a system of five(5) committees to do its work. These committees meet to deliberate about important national issues and stay up to date on what is happening in the country. By looking closely at these situations, the committees make sure they give the President honest, reliable, and well-thought-out advice.
OUR VISION
A compact organization which executes its Constitutional mandate effectively and efficiently.
OUR MISSION
To offer credible, impartial and timely advice to the President of theRepublic, Ministers of State, Parliament and other Public Agencies to ensure responsible and accountable Governance.
Chapter 9 of the 1992 Constitution Article 89(1)
“There shall be a Council of State to counsel the President in the performance of his functions”. The Constitution specifically enjoins the Council of State to “Consider and advise the President or any other authority in respect of any appointment which is required by the Constitution or any other law to be made in accordance with the advice of, or in consultation with, the Council of State“.
It also states that “upon request or on its own initiative, the Council of State is to consider and make recommendation on any matter being considered or dealt with by the President, a Minister of State, parliament, or any other authority established by the Constitution “.
