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Assemblies and constitutional bodies

Assemblies and constitutional bodies contributing to the Government's actions are: The National Council votes on laws and the budget The Council of the Commune deliberates on matters relating to the Commune The Economic, Social and Environmental Council expresses opinions on the economic life of the country The...

Executive powers

The Constitution states that "executive powers fall under the supreme authority of the Prince" and adds that subject to His authority,"the Government is headed by a Minister of State ,assisted by a Council of Government".Government responsibilitiesDrafting BillsAlthough legislation is initiated...

Justice

In Monaco, justice is independent of executive power. There is no Minister of Justice in the Government - administration of justice is the responsibility of the Department of Justice, which was created in 1918, separately from Governmental authority in order to ensure that it was autonomous andwhich is governed by...

Sovereign powers

Sovereign authorityThe Prince exercises His sovereign authority in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and legislation. He represents the Principality with respect to foreign powers. Total or partial review of the Constitution is subject to joint agreement by the Prince and the National Council, an as...

Constitution of the Principality

This text has been translated for indicative purpose only. In case of any differences between the French and English texts, only the French version is legally binding.CONSTITUTION OF THE PRINCIPALITY DECEMBER 17th 1962 (as amended by Law n°1.249 of April 2nd2002) Considering that the institutions of the Principality...

Institutions

The political and institutional regime of the Principality is governed byConstitution of 17 December 1962 (as amended by Act N° 1.249 of 2 April 2002) .As the fundamental law of the State, it defines the nature of the Government, the organisation of public authorities and their relations with each other. It also ena...

History and Heritage

State Medical Benefits Office

RoleThis Office deals with: The management of benefits granted by the State relating to: Sickness, maternity, work-related accidents and occupational disease Family benefits and other social benefits On behalf of the Commune, benefits granted by the Commune relating to: Sickness, maternity, disability Fa...

Department of Employment

RoleThe Department of Employment includes the Employment Office and the Labour Inspectorate.It deals with: Studying and drafting legislation and regulations on labour law Implementation of labour legislation and regulations, and informing employers and employees of implementing measures Monitoring the implementa...

Employment Tribunal

RoleThe Employment Tribunal deals with disputes arising through the performance of contracts of employment or their termination.It has jurisdiction over: Work carried out in an establishment located in the Principality of Monaco Work outside any establishment, as a result of the place where the undertaking was en...

Ministry of Health and Social Affairs

RoleLed by theMinister of Health and Social Affairs , the Ministry manages public policy in the following areas: Employment Labour relations Occupational health Social security insurance in the public and private sectors Public health Social services The family, the elderly and the disabled Through the day...

Department of International Cooperation

RoleThe duties of the Department are to: Participate in preparing and monitoring the Principality's policy on international cooperation, all aspects thereof and in particular the selection of projects, determining how they can be realised, and their legal, technical and financial frameworks Deploying and monitori...

Department of Diplomatic and Consular Relations

RoleThis Department has the remit of: Monitoring legislation and regulations relating to diplomatic and consular affairs Examining accreditation procedures for Ambassadors and the appointment of foreign Consuls to the Principality of Monaco and relations with these persons Dealing with all cases concerning Ambas...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

RoleLed by theMinister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation ,the Ministry manages public policy in the following areas: Immunity, diplomatic channels and consular affairs European Affairs International and Multilateral Affairs International environment Through the day-to-day work carried out by: The Departmen...

Civil Aviation Authority

RoleThis Office deals with: The drafting, implementation and monitoring of legislation and regulations on civil aviation Managing the air space and the heliport, and supervision of helipads Keeping the civil aviation register, monitoring the airworthiness of aircraft, and authorization of air crew licences Supe...

Monaco Post Office

MissionsMonaco Post Office manages:Postage: Distributing items, letters and packages (to homes or post boxes) Collecting and sending out letters and packages Collection and delivery of items via the Chronopost courier service Collecting and delivering items to homes Delivering unaddressed admail Postal servi...

Department of Maritime Affairs

RoleThe Department of Maritime Affairs has the following responsibilities:Vessels sailing under the Monegasque flag: Registration of vessels and removal from the register Issue of shipping licences Ship mortgage registration Implementation of rules on the status of the vessel Collection of the relevant duties...

Digital Platforms and Resources Department

RoleThe Digital Platforms and Resources Department which is under the authority of the Minister of State, is responsible for: Coordinating and implementing projects with a strong technology component (the cloud, data, internet of things, digital twins) Leading and implementing the Government’s data and internet o...

Department of Forward Studies, Urban Planning and Mobility

RoleThe Department of Forward Studies, Urban Planning and Mobility deals with: Proposing and implementing urban development policy in the Principality Drafting and updating all urban planning documents, monitoring their implementation – in particular by examining construction projects and by granting planning per...

Department of the Environment

RoleThis Department has the remit of: Assisting in defining and implementing Government policy on sustainable development and the environment Coordinating sustainable development initatives in the Principality by establishing cross-cutting relationships with the various stakeholders involved. Monitoring biodiver...