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Evolution of the Ministerial System in Egypt:
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The Ministerial System in Egypt dates back to 1805 when Mohamed Ali Basha, the Ruler of Egypt (Wali Misr), established a department (Dewan) called The Ruler's Department (Dewan Al-Wali) with a specific mandate to "keep law and order in the city (The Capital) and settle disputes that may arise among the citizens and the foreigners alike".
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| A council was formed within the structure of the department including four jurists representing the four major Islamic Doctrines to consider issues related to: inheritance, guardianship and major crimes. |
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In 1854, Egypt's Ruler, Abbass Basha I issued a decree on appointing a governor to The Capital (Mohafez Al-Mahrousa) for the first time in modern history.
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| Establishment of the Interior Ministry: |
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On 25 February 1857, Mohamed Saiid Basha; Egypt's Ruler issued a decree on upgrading three departments: (Interior, War and Finance) to the level of ministries with a minister appointed for each.
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| Interior Ministry was entitled to: |
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(Implement the decisions taken by "Decisions Council" – health related matters – public engineering works – the governorate headquarters – Suez Canal works – management of Shoubra stable – the official print house – Royal Offices "which implied Civil Schools"- The Royal Hospital).
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Police Authority:
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Police Authority is divided into major and regional sectors formed by virtue of a decision issued by the Minister of Interior. Each sector is headed by a First Assistant/ Assistant to the Minister. The sector president might by assisted with one (or more) vice- president to act on his behalf when absent. Competences of the sector vice- president are detailed by virtue of a decision issued by the Minister of Interior. (Article 1, Police Authority Law, No. (109) of 1971; as amended).
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| General Mandate: |
| Police Authority is entitled to preserve public order, security and morals; protect lives, honors and properties as well as to prevent crimes and seize criminals. It is also responsible for availing tranquility and security for all citizens in all fields, and for performing all the duties stipulated by laws and regulations. (Article 3, Police Authority Law, No. (109) of 1971; as amended). |