RELEVANT GOVERNMENT OUTCOMES
In 1999/2000, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet contributed
to the following Government outcomes:
- the Prime Minister, in her roles of Head of the Government and the Chair
of the Cabinet, was enabled to lead and guide a coherent and informed policy-making
process across the range of government activity;
- the central processes of executive government were maintained and conducted
impartially and effectively, and in accordance with accepted constitutional
conventions;
- effective coordination of the policy formulation process was promoted;
- the community was informed about policy changes;
- informed policy decision-making was supported, particularly in New Zealand's
foreign relations and external linkages;
- community safety and security were enhanced; and
- a coordinated and cooperative approach to crime prevention policy design
and programme implementation was promoted.
Office of the Governor-General
- the constitutional, social and ceremonial functions of the Office of
the Governor-General were performed;
- the functions and dignity of the office of the Governor-General were
supported and preserved; and
- the Governor-General's residences were properly maintained.
