The objects of the Civilian Secretariat are to—
| (b) | give strategic advice to the Minister in respect of developing and implementing policies; |
| (c) | provide administrative support services to the Minister to ensure South Africa's engagement with relevant international obligations; |
| (d) | liaise and communicate with stakeholders; |
| (e) | implement a partnership strategy to mobilise roleplayers and stakeholders to strengthen service delivery by the police service to ensure the safety and security of communities; |
| (f) | implement, promote and align the operations of the Civilian Secretariat in the national and provincial spheres of government; |
| (g) | co-ordinate the functions and powers of the Civilian Secretariat in the national and provincial spheres of government; |
| (h) | promote co-operation between the Civilian Secretariat, the police service and the Directorate; and |
| (i) | provide guidance to community police fora and associated structures and facilitate their proper functioning. |
