Central Administrative Unit (CAU)

The Central Administrative Unit supervises the following Departments/Units:

  • Property Management Unit;
  • Registry;
  • Security; and
  • Praedial Larceny Squad.

Core Functions

The Core Functions of the CAU are to:

  • Prepare Cabinet and Ministerial Notes and follow-up action on decisions taken;
  • Prepare responses to Parliamentary Questions and coordinate and prepares Annual Reports for Joint Select Committee of Parliament and for submission to Cabinet
  • Provide administrative support to the Office of the Permanent Secretary and other Divisions of the Ministry;
  • Follow up on all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Ombudsman matters;
  • Maintain liaison with Regional and International Organizations/Bodies, Institutions and other functional area with respect to Meetings/Conferences/Workshops;
  • Procure and maintain inventory records of stock, supplies, equipment and machinery;
  • Maintain buildings and vehicles of the Ministry;
  • Manage file movements in and out of Registry; and
  • Manage receipt and filing of correspondence and general maintenance of files.

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