Table of Contents Background Structural Composition of the Office of the President Functional Linkages with Local Governments National Honors and Awards Presidential Pledges Expectations from LGs By OP

Background Article 99 (3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda vests the Executive Authority in the President Vision; “A secure, well Governed and Developed Nation“ Mission; “Provide Leadership in Public Policy Management and Good Governance for National Development”

Background Con’t Functional Objectives of Office of the President; Ensure Government Policies, Programs and Projects are adequately monitored and evaluated; Support the development of evidence based policies for national development; Promote good governance in public institutions; Provide overall leadership of the State and better service delivery and job creation in line with the ruling party Manifesto; Support regional & international initiative for promoting Social and Economic gains.

Functional Roles of Office of the President Economic Policy Monitoring, Evaluation and Inspection (DEAR & RDCs) Cabinet Support and Policy Development Government Mobilization, Media and Awards Presidential Awards Committee/ Chancery The National Leadership Institute (NALI) National Secretariat for Patriotism Clubs Coordination of the Security Sector Policy, Planning and Support Services (Presidential Advisors and RDCs)

Functional Linkages with Local Governments Strengthening oversight inspection, Monitoring & Evaluation of implementation of Gov’t Policies, programmes & Projects; Mobilizing the population for Development; Finance and Administration; Leadership Training; Supporting Policy formulation and Capacity development; Patriotism development

National Honors and Awards Importance of awards Instruments for inspiring Citizens to strive for excellence; Motivation to contribute more actively towards promoting the Nation's value systems Indication of the kind of behavior desired above and beyond the normal; Instill a sense of Patriotism and Nationalism in Society.

National Honors and Awards Con’t Operations of the Awards Committee Mandate of the Presidential Awards Committee (PAC) is to advise the President in respect of the persons upon whom titles of Honor may be conferred The Chancery receives names from various MDAs & Individuals with a write up giving reasons to justify the proposed award to the individual(s). The Chancery then submits the names to the PAC for discussion, selection, and recommendation to H.E the President. The medalists are approved solely by the President either acting on his own initiative or based on recommendations made to him. The nominations should be addressed to The Chancellor, Presidential Awards Committee, and Office of the President. Where necessary, the nominations can be passed through the Resident District Commissioner (RDC).

Role of the public in Awards Identify and recommend exemplary persons in your area of jurisdiction (Districts, Institutions) for recognition; Be patriotic and qualify for the award and inspire others to qualify for the awards; Submit identified person(s) to your area leader(s) for recommendation for award; Nominated citizens must have made a significant contribution to the socio- economic dev’t of the country;

TYPES OF AWARDS 26 types of medals defined by the National Honours and Awards Act, 2001. 6-Civilian Medals 9-Military medals 11-Police medals of awards Note; The Presidential Awards Committee (PAC) determines which award should be given to the nominee, based on the reasons and milestones reached by the nominee and in accordance with the law

Presidential Pledges When H.E the President makes a pledge, it’s pronounced, and the RDC and CAO must capture it and make follow up with the person designated to handle the pledge by making a submission to the Principal Private Secretary to H.E the President. If it delays, the RDC and CAO should make a follow up for its fulfillment through the Principal Private Secretary to H.E the President.

Expectations from LGs By OP Sharing of all information with RDCs to ease execution of their mandate; Involving the RDC in LG’s monitoring activities; launching and Commissioning of government projects; Cooperating with the RDCs to enhance effective service delivery;

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