Assignment of critical functions to CoG institutions by legislation

Co-ordination of the preparation of government sessions is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Preparation of government sessions includes planning agendas and background materials. Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to policy development and co-ordination. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded.

Co-ordination of activities to ensure legal conformity of items considered for government approval is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to legal conformity of items considered for government approval. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded.

Co‑ordination of preparation of the government’s strategic priorities and work programme is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to preparation of the government’s strategic priorities and work programme. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded.

Co-ordination of the policy content of proposals for government decision is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Co-ordination of the policy content of proposals for government decision includes defining the policy preparation process and ensuring coherence with government priorities. Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to policy development and co-ordination. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded.

Verification that policies are affordable and oversight of co‑ordination of public sector resource planning are assigned to CoG institutions by law

Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to affordability of policy proposals and oversight of coordination of public sector resource planning. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded.

Monitoring of government performance to ensure implementation of policies progresses as planned and that the government collectively performs effectively is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to monitoring of government performance and policy implementation. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points will be awarded.

Management of the relationship between the government and other parts of the state (e.g. the president, the parliament) is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to management of the relationship between the government and other parts of the state (e.g. the president, the parliament). If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded.

Co-ordination and facilitation of smooth government transition after elections is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to transition planning co-ordination and facilitation of a smooth government transition after elections includes for example, preparing policy briefs for the incoming prime minister, and issuing guidance to ministers and their staff. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded. Points can also be awarded if there is evidence that the government has issued transition-related guidance to ministries during recent changes in government, even in the absence of a specific regulation.

Co-ordination of government communication activities to ensure a coherent and consistent government message is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to coordination of government communications. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded.

Co-ordination of risk management and crisis management mechanisms is assigned to CoG institutions by law

Review of legislation to identify clear assignment of key functions to CoG bodies related to risk and crisis management. If the allocation of functions is not clear, generates duplication, or overlaps among bodies, zero points are awarded.