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Chief Executive Officer holds the statutory position of
Administrator-General (AG) for Jamaica and, in keeping
with the laws since that office was established in 1873,
is deemed to be an officer of the Supreme Court.
THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE
Operations
This is the largest section in
the Agency and covers Trust Administration, Registry/File
management, Customer Service and Public Education. It
has a major impact on the overall performance of the
Agency, and specifically on the quality of our customer
service and the effectiveness of our processes and procedures.
Legal Services
The Legal Section ensures that
the Agency is conducting its business in accordance
with the Administrator-General’s Act, the Intestate’s
Estates and property Charges Act, as well as other laws
of succession and all laws touching on the work of the
Agency.
In the course of its duties, the Section:
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gives legal advice and attends to court matters on
behalf of the Administrator-General;
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reviews all relevant legislation and proposes amendments
that will improve the Agency’s efficiency in
achieving its overall targets;
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issues for arrears of rent and recovery of possession
and undertakes the sale of estate property;
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makes application for a Grant of Letters of Administration;
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reviews and makes recommendations on the handling
of the charitable trusts and mortgage portfolios.
Finance & Asset Management
This
section is responsible for the management of the finance
s of the Department within Government of Jamaica’s
approved budgetary guidelines, preparation of trust
accounts, investment of financial assets of estates/trusts
and management of estates with properties and business
assets.
Human Resource & Administration
This Section is responsible for
staffing, training and development, the management of
fixed assets, inventory and office accommodation and
procurement.
Information Technology
This Section has responsibility
for supplying all the IT needs of the Agency and update
of the website.
Internal Audit
The responsibilities of this Section
include determining the level of value for money operation
attained in the Agency and verifying and certifying
the level of compliance with regulations and procedures.
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