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Executive Agencies Act (Cap. 245).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provisions enabling the establishment and operation of semi-autonomous Executive Agencies within the ambit of Government Ministries for the purpose of providing public services in selected areas in a more efficient and effective manner and for related matters.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Governance
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act grants the power to Ministers to establish Executive Agencies. Where a Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the provisions of this Act, it is appropriate to establish an Executive Agency for the purpose of carrying out the functions of a department of his/her Ministry (s)he may, after obtaining appropriate authority, by Order published in the Gazette, establish such an Agency. The Permanent Secretary of a Ministry under which an Executive Agency is established shall be responsible for the strategic management of the Agency and, for that purpose, may give directions of a general nature to the Chief Executive. For each Executive Agency, the Minister responsible for the Agency shall establish a Ministerial Advisory Board.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz

References - Legislation

Amended by

Executive Agencies (Amendments) Act, 2009 (No. 13 of 2009).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2011 (No. 3 of 2011).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2011

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX