What to Expect from the New General Secretariat Led by Hélder Rosalino?

A New Era in Government Administration

On January 1st, the new General Secretariat of the Government will officially begin operations. This significant change comes from the merger and extinction of eight existing secretariats along with the Government's IT Management Center (Ceger). This restructuring is part of a broader Public Administration reform program announced in June.

The new General Secretary, Hélder Rosalino, will be supported by six deputy secretaries-general. But what will this new body actually do?

Key Responsibilities

The General Secretariat is tasked with a variety of critical functions:

• Inventory management and safeguarding confidential documents.
• Standardizing regulations across governmental offices.
• Procurement of vehicles and cleaning services for government offices.
• Management of the Prime Minister's official residence.

This transformation promises to streamline the government's operations and enhance efficiency in public administration, raising questions about the impact it will have on the overall governance in Portugal.