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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Paper Prepared
For
The Local Government Budget Consultative Workshop for FY 2017/18
Theme “Role of Office of the President in provision of effective service delivery”
September 2016
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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
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”
Functional Objectives of Office of the President;
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Ensure Government Policies, Programs and Projects
are adequately monitored and evaluated;
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Support the development of evidence based policies
for national development;
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Promote good governance in public institutions;
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Provide overall leadership of the State and better
service delivery and job creation in line with the
ruling party Manifesto;
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Support regional & international initiative for
promoting Social and Economic gains.
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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)
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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
Importance of awards
1. Instruments for inspiring Citizens to strive
for excellence;
2. Motivation to contribute more actively
towards promoting the Nation's value
systems
3. Indication of the kind of behavior desired
above and beyond the normal;
4. Instill a sense of Patriotism and Nationalism
in Society.
Operations of the Awards Committee
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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
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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.
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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).
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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 socioeconomic dev’t of the country;
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
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.
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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;