(3) The functions of a Permanent Secretary under this article include— (a) organisation and operation of the department or Ministry; (b) tendering advice to the responsible Minister in respect of the business of the department or Ministry; (c) implementation of the policies of the Government of Uganda; (d) subject to article 164 of this Constitution, responsibility for the proper expenditure of public funds by or in connection with the department or Ministry. 175. Interpretation. In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires— (a) “public officer” means any person holding or acting in an office in the public service; (b) “public service” means service in any civil capacity of the Government the emoluments for which are payable directly from the Consolidated Fund or directly out of monies provided by Parliament.