Ministers and departments

Ministers and departments

From Merdeka

Article 17 of the constitution, paragraph three says that ministers are the head of departments. Now, there are many ministers not heading a department. Isn't this contrary to the article?

If a minister ends his function before the end of his term, is this indicative of the legislature? Where do the funds come from for the special department? The current state budget covers the 1997/1998 financial year.

I would also like to refer to Harmoko's special assignment to brief legislators. Is the House of Representatives not solid enough to be equated to the level of ministers?

As an observer of party cadres, I am eager to know the answers to these questions pertaining to the New Order that has always implemented Pancasila and the constitution in a pure and consistent manner.

SIGIT SETIA EKA

Jakarta