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Judiciary

State Goverment

Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS)

THE CABINET

H.E 1st Lt. General Salva Kiir Mayardit

First Vice President of Sudan and President of GoSS

H.E Lt. Gen Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dourghon

Vice President Goss

ADVISORS TO THE PRESIDENT

Political Advisor
Mr. Lual Diing Wol
Security Affairs
Mr. John Kong Nyoun
Religious Affairs
Fr. George Kinga
Diplomatic Affairs
Mr. Lado Gore
Gender and Human Rights
Madam Rebbeca de Mabior
Development
Mr. Abdalla Albert
Decentralization
Dr. Justin Yaac Arop
Peace and Reconciliation
Mr.Ismail Kony
Social Services
Dr. Thepphilus Ochang Lotti
Border Conflict Resolution
Mr. Abdel Bagi Ayei Akol
Agriculture & Food Security
Dr. Ann Itto

MINISTRERIAL APPOINTMENTS
1. Cabinet Affairs
Minister: Dr. Luka Tombe Manoja
Secretary General: Abdon Agau Jok

2. SPLA Affairs
Minister: Lt. Gen Dominic Dim Deng

3. Internal Affairs
Minister: Peter Wal Athieu
Under Secretary

4. Finance and Economic Planning
Minister: Mr. Kuol Athian Mawien
Under Secretaries: Finance - Mr. Aggrey Tisa

5. Housing, Land and Public Utilities
Minister: Mr. Martin Ohuro Okerruk
Under Secretary: Mr. Raymond Pitia

6. Parliamentary Affairs
Minister: Dr. Martina Elia Lomuro
Under Secretary: Dr. Julia Aker Duany

7. Regional Cooperation
Minister: Dr. Barnabas Marial Benjamin
Under Secretary: Dr. Cirino Hiteng Ofuho

8. Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development
Minister: Justice Michael Makuei Lueth
Under Secretary: Justice Majok Mading

9. Education, Science and Technology
Minister: Prof. Job Dhouruai
Under Secretary: Mr. William Ater Maciek

10. Health
Minister: Dr. Joseph Monytuiel Wiejang
Under Secretary: Dr. Monywir Arop

11.Energy ,Mining and Industry
Minister: Mr. John Luk Jok
Under Secretary: Mr. Chuor Deng Mareng

12. Commerce, Trade and Supply
Minister: Mr. Anthony Lino Makana
Under Secretary: Mr. John Faguir

13. Information and Broadcasting
Minister: Mr. Gabriel Changson Chang
Under Secretary: Mr. Garang Deng Chol

14. Telecommunications and Postal Services
Minister: Mr. Gier Cuang Aluong
Under Secretary: Eng. Juma Stephen Lugga

15. Transport and Roads
Minister: Mr. David Deng Athorbei
Under Secretary: Dr. Daniel Wani

16. Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Minister: Mrs .Agnes Lukudu
Under Secretary: Mr. Alfred Akwoch

17. Agriculture and Forestry
Minister: Dr. Samson L. Kwaje
Under Secretaries:
Agriculture - Mr. Waragak Gatluak
Forestry - Mr. Jadien Emilio Tongun

18. Animal Resources & Fisheries
Minister: Dr. Festo Kumba
Under Secretary: Dr. Makuei Malual Kaang

19. Labour, Public Service & Human Resource Development
Minister: Mrs. Awut Deng Acuil
Under Secretary: Dr. Mark Zangabeyo

20. Culture, Youth and Sports
Minister: Maj. Gen (R) Albino Akol Ako
Under Secretary: Mr. Peter Baptist Abaker

21. Rural Development and Co-operatives
Minister: Prof. Philip Yona
Under Secretary: Mr. Bortel Mori Nyombe

22. Gender, Social Welfare and Religious Affairs
Minister: Ms. Mary Kiden
Under Secretary: Mr. Peter Sukole Buni

23. Water Resources and Irrigation
Minister: Mr. Joseph Dair Joakok
Under Secretary: Mr. Isaac Liapwel

24. Presidential Affairs
Minister: Dr. Luka Biyong
Undersecretary: Mr. George Justin

The Structure of the Government of Southern Sudan

The Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) was established in 2005. It exercises authority in respect to the people and the states in Southern Sudan. The powers of the Government of Southern Sudan originate from the will of the people of Southern Sudan, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan and the Interim National Constitution.

The Constitution

The Government of Southern Sudan is based on the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan and the principles embodied in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
The details of the structure of the Government of Southern Sudan and its responsibilities are defined by the interim constitution.

The Executive

The executive branch of the Government of Southern Sudan is made up of:
The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers.
President
H.E Lt. General Salva Kiir Mayardit
The President of the Government of Southern Sudan is the head of Southern Sudan Government and the Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army. The President of GOSS also serves as First Vice President of the Republic of the Sudan.
Vice-President
H.E Lt. Gen. Dr. Riek Machar Teny
The Vice-President (V-P) of the Government of Southern Sudan serves as the assistant to the GoSS president and is appointed by the President of the Government of Southern Sudan.
The current V-P is also the Minister for Housing, Land and Public Utilities.
Southern Sudan Council of Ministers:
The President and Vice President of the Government of Southern Sudan are also members of the council of ministers.

The Legislative

The Transitional Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly was constituted to adopt the Interim Constitution ofSouthern Sudan. After the elections in 2008, it shall be reconstituted into the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly.
The Transitional Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly is composed of 170 members appointed by the President of the GOSS;
70% representing the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLA);
15% representing the National Congress Party (NCP); and
15% representing the other Southern Sudan political forces
The Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly shall make laws based on the following:
(a) The Interim National Constitution;
(b) The Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan;
(c) Customs and traditions of the people of Southern Sudan;
(d) Popular consensus of the people of Southern Sudan; and
(e) Any other source as it may determine.

The Judicial Branch

The Judiciary of Southern Sudan (JOSS) is responsible for explaining the laws, applying the laws, settling cases and deciding who is guilty of breaking the law in Southern Sudan.
The structure of JOSS is as follows:
(I) The Supreme Court of Southern Sudan
(II) The Courts of Appeal
(III) The High Courts
(IV) The County Courts
According to the constitution, other courts or tribunals may be established in as deemed necessary in accordance with the law.