Cabinet of Mercury
The Cabinet of Mercury is the executive branch of the government of Mercury. It is comprised of the Ministers of each governmental department. Cabinet ministers are appointed and dismissed by the President. There are currently 13 departments represented in the Cabinet, and one Special Adviser to the Cabinet, who sits as a minister without portfolio.
Responsibilities
Cabinet ministers assist the President in the exercise of executive power. Each minister is responsible for the general administration of a government portfolio, and heads the corresponding government department. Ministers prepare standards, monitor and evaluate federal programs, and formulate and implement policies for the sectors they represent. They are also responsible for establishing strategies, policies and priorities in the application of public resources.
Current Cabinet
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