THE MINISTER OF TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATION is in charge of developing and implementing Government policy on territorial administration, civil protection, and monitoring elections.

He is therefore, in charge of:

1. In the area of territorial administration:

- the organisation and functioning of administrative constituencies and local services of territorial administration;

- the organisation and follow-up of traditional chieftaincies;

- the preparation and application of laws and regulations on civil liberties;

- the maintenance of law and order in collaboration with special forces;

- issues of religion;

- monitoring the activities of political associations and movements;

- monitoring the activities of non-profit associations, organisations and movements;

b) in the area of civil protection:

- the drafting, implementation and regulation of standards on risk prevention and natural disaster management, in collaboration with relevant ministries;

- the coordination of national and international actions in case of natural disasters.

c) regarding elections:

- ensuring a permanent connection between Government and the independent body in charge of the organisation, management, and supervision of elections and referenda in collaboration with relevant ministries.