Classes of Information

A Class of Information is a way of collecting together similar types of information. The Cabinet Office has grouped its Classes of Information into broad categories (or functions) which reflect the Agencyname outputs. If you are intending to make a request, the following grouping of information should give you an indication of where the information may be found.

Function - Administrative Support to Cabinet (Executive Affairs)

Preparation and circulation of Cabinet Agendas, Minutes and Extracts to Cabinet Members, Ministers and Permanent Secretaries as appropriate. Arranging and preparing secretarial support for Cabinet meetings and subcommittees. Advising on procedures regarding the conduct of Cabinet Meetings. Briefing the Cabinet and Preparing and maintaining Code of Conduct for Ministers and Business Guide for Cabinet. Submitting requests for publication of appointment of Boards and Committees, Regulations and Orders approval by Cabinet. Preparation of Tax Undertaking Certificates for Exempted Companies, Exempted Trusts and Exempted Limited Partnerships.

• Activity: Proceedings of Cabinet
• Activity: Authorisations
• Activity: Communications - Internal & External
• Activity: Policy
• Activity: Publications
• Activity: Licensing
• Activity: Appeals (Trade & Business and Firearms)
• Activity: Confirming
• Activity: Registering

Function - Committee Support

Administrative and Secretarial support for the Processing of Immigration Appeals on behalf of Cabinet involving Work permits, Caymanian Status and Permanent residence.

• Activity: Proceedings of the Immigration Appeals Tribunal
• Activity: Advising
• Activity: Establishment

Function - Departmental Management

Documentation and correspondence relating to policy development, coordination and implementation.

• Activity: Communications
• Activity: Advising
• Activity: Policy
• Activity: Recovery Operations
• Activity: Budget Coordination

Function - Information & Technology Management

Coordinating and disseminating of Cabinet proceeding for microfilming through the Cayman Islands National Archive, reviewing of exemption certificates and implementation and management of Cabinet website.

• Activity: Recording
• Activity: Reviewing
• Activity: Establishing

Function - Ministerial Servicing for the Hon Premier

Provision of support services to the Leader of Government Business which includes preparation of Cabinet Submissions, Ministerial Briefings, Responses to Parliamentary Questions, Preparation of Speeches and Presentations, Secretarial Services and Ministerial representation at forums and conferences.

• Activity: Policies & Procedures
• Activity: Communications
• Activity: Registering
• Activity: Advising

Function - Human Resources Management

All aspects of Human Resources.

• Activity: Development and Training
• Activity: Reviewing
• Activity: Recruitment
• Activity: Staff Administration
• Activity: Staff Administration - Temporary
• Activity: Departmental Staff matters
• Activity: HR Procedures

Function - Financial Management

• Activity: Annual Budget and Estimates
• Activity: Financial Accounting Records

Function - Strategic Management (Policy Advice, Implementation and Coordination)

Research and Development of policy proposals, actions or strategies for Cabinet and the Leader of Government Business and the coordination of policy development between Ministries/Portfolios and other Government Sector Agencies. Sustainable development policies, the organization and management of special projects in the national and regional or international interest. Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of policy initiatives by Ministries and Portfolios and public agencies to avoid the duplication of activity and promote synergy in areas of common responsibility.

• Activity: Policy
• Activity: Research & Development
• Activity: Reviewing
• Activity: Training

Function - Public Relation Advice and Services: Unit closed on 1^st June 2011

Coordinating public information and communications strategies of the Government relating to policy initiatives through use of Press Releases, Articles, Speeches and Newsletters.

• Activity: Drafting
• Activity: Advising
• Activity: Reviewing

Last Updated: 2011-12-22