Prime Minister’s Office

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The role of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is defined on the official web site as follows:

1. To co-ordinate the activities of Ministries and the general policies of the Government and to provide overall policy direction
2. To eradicate corruption and maintain readiness for elections
3. To co-ordinate Singapore's climate change-related policies
4. To guide and co-ordinate whole-of-government efforts in the implementation of national population policies and programmes
5. To implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies; to strive for robust security, a networked government and a resilient Singapore
6. To ensure the efficient and effective management and development of public service officers through sound and progressive personnel policies in service conditions, career growth and staff training
7. To build capacity and capability in the Service, promote quality service and productivity
8. To provide secretariat support to the Public Service Commission (PSC)
9. To promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, as well as foster a sound and progressive financial centre.

Based on the listing on the same site, the PMO encompasses the following:

• Departments/Divisions:
  • Communications Group
  • Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB)
  • Elections Department (ELD)
  • Horticultural Section
  • Istana Maintenance Unit
  • Istana Security Unit
  • Justices of the Peace, Singapore
  • National Research Foundation
  • National Security Coordination Secretariat
  • Public Service Division
  • Strategy Group
  • Public Sector Science and Technology Policy and Plans Office

• Statutory Boards:
  • Civil Service College
  • Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)