Law on the Delineation of the Organization of the Government and of Independent Public Bodies - Law No.71/2015.

This Law consisting of 107 articles aims at (i) defying the duties, responsibilities, powers and functions of government agencies; (ii) delimiting the functions and responsibilities of the branches of the Central Government and their coordination; (iii) achieving a comprehensive capacity for overall Government performance; (iv) ensuring the smooth running of social services; (v) clearly defining, and implementing, the boundaries between administrative and political responsibilities that guide and deliver basic services to all segments of society. The Law states that the government shall protect lives, property and dignity of the people, and shall serve equally and without discrimination. Article 12 defines the system of government, divided into three branches namely the Legislature (Parliament), the Judiciary, and the Executive (the Government). The powers of the executive branch shall be vested in the President.
The Council of Ministers shall assist the President in the discharge of his duties and shall jointly determine the Government's general policies, plans, and programs (art.20). The Ministers are responsible for policy formulation and implementation of their Ministries' duties and responsibilities (art.21). The Law among the others establishes the responsibilities of the following Ministries (i) Agriculture in article 28; (ii) Livestock in article 3; (iii) Energy and Minerals in article 32; (iv) Water in article 33; (v) Environment and Rural Development in article 43; (vi) Labor and Social Affairs in article 45; (vii) Fisheries in article 48; (viii) National Planning and Development in article 49.