Assignment of functions to Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister
9. The Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister shall, in addition to any functions exercisable by virtue of any other statutory provision, be the department responsible for—
(a)the co-ordination of policy;
(b)liaison with other bodies, persons and authorities (both within and outside Northern Ireland);
(c)supporting the Executive Committee;
(d)information services;
(e)the legislative programme;
(f)policy in relation to public appointments;
(g)the economic policy unit;
(h)standards in public life;
(i)other functions heretofore exercisable by the Central Secretariat.