Ministériel

Ministériel refers to something related to a minister or a ministry. In a governmental context, a ministry is a principal department of government responsible for a specific area of policy. The minister is the political head of such a department. Therefore, anything described as ministériel pertains to the functions, staff, or responsibilities of these governmental bodies.

The term can be used in various ways. For example, a "décision ministérielle" is a decision made by a minister. Similarly, "personnel ministériel" refers to the staff working within a ministry. The scope of "ministériel" is broad and encompasses the administrative, political, and operational aspects of government departments headed by ministers. It is often used in official documents, legal texts, and discussions about public administration. The specific powers and duties associated with a ministériel role or entity vary significantly depending on the country and the particular ministry in question.