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Minister

Meaning in public administration, with examples

/ˈmɪnɪstə/nounCore term

In public administration, minister means: The member of the government who leads a ministry and is responsible for its policies and decisions; ministers usually sit in the cabinet.

In Turkish: bakan

How it is used

Ministers are appointed, sworn in, moved in a reshuffle and sometimes resign. Civil servants brief the minister, prepare speeches and draft decisions for the minister's signature. Deputy minister is the usual title of the person directly below the minister.

Example sentences

  1. We need to brief the minister on the audit findings before the press conference.

  2. The decision was signed by the minister on 3 March.

Common collocations

  • brief the minister
  • deputy minister
  • minister's office
  • appoint a minister
  • health minister
  • ministryA central government body led by a minister and responsible for one area of policy, such as health, education, finance or transport.
  • executive branchThe part of the state that carries out laws and runs the government day to day, led by the president or prime minister together with the ministers and the administration under them.
  • appointmentThe act of officially choosing someone for a job or position, especially in the public sector; also the position itself.
  • delegation of authorityThe formal transfer of the power to make certain decisions from a senior official to a more junior one or to another unit, usually in writing and within set limits.

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