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CSA Gazette17 Oct 2026CSA/TDO/2026/EM/03

Executive mandate

Executive Mandate on the Confirmation of Leadership

Executive Mandate

Confirmation of Cabinet and Institutional Leadership

This mandate is issued under the Personnel and Leadership Framework and Circular No. CSA/TDO/2026/CIR/01, Leadership of the Continental Security Agency.

Purpose

I

Every Secretary of a Cabinet department of the Continental Security Agency, and every head of a body listed in Article 2, shall confirm their leadership of that department or body by signing an Instrument of Leadership Confirmation under this mandate.

Scope

II

This mandate applies to the leadership of the following departments and bodies of the Continental Security Agency:

(a)

The twelve Cabinet departments: the Department of Defence, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Internal Affairs, the International Intelligence Council, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Welfare, the Department of Culture and Youth, the Department of Economy and Trade, the Department of Infrastructure, and the Department of Environment and Resources.

(b)

The military and law-enforcement bodies: the Continental Armed Forces, the Continental Security Corps, and the Continental Law Enforcement Authority.

(c)

The Office of the Attorney General and the Universal Board of Legal Affairs.

(d)

The Prosecutor General's Office.

(e)

The independent commissions: the CSA Human Resources Commission, the Civic Affairs Commission, and the CSA Judicial Service Commission.

Signatories

III

Each Instrument of Leadership Confirmation shall be signed by the Director of the Continental Security Agency and by the office holder named in it. An instrument takes effect on the date it bears both signatures.

Content of the Instrument

IV

Each Instrument of Leadership Confirmation shall contain the office holder's confirmation of leadership and ownership of their department or body, a statement of their duties and accountability, and their oath of office.

Duties and Accountability

V

(a)

The Secretary of a Cabinet department, and the head of a body listed in Article 2(2) or Article 2(3), is responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of that department or body. They are accountable to the Director and the Cabinet and, where the body sits within a Cabinet department, through that department.

(b)

The Prosecutor General and the heads of the independent commissions listed in Article 2(4) and Article 2(5) shall discharge their functions independently in accordance with their governing instruments. For these offices, the Director's signature acknowledges the confirmation of leadership and does not place the office or commission under the direction or control of the Executive.

Oath of Office

VI

The Secretary of a Cabinet department, and the head of a body listed in Article 2(2) or Article 2(3), shall take the following oath:

I, [name], [title], solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the [department or body], uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

The Prosecutor General and the heads of the independent commissions shall take the following oath:

I, [name], [title], solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the [office or commission], uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge its functions independently and impartially in accordance with its governing instrument, and protect the information entrusted to me.

Effect

VII

This mandate takes effect on the date of issue. The Instruments of Leadership Confirmation issued under this mandate are set out below, numbered Appendix 1 - 20.

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD.

Director Continental Security Agency Washington, D.C.

Appendix 1

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Defence

I, FA. David Larochelle, PhD, Secretary of Defence, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Defence and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Defence, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Defence, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Defence, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, FA. David Larochelle, PhD, Secretary of Defence, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Defence, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

FA. David Larochelle, PhD

Secretary of Defence

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 2

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Foreign Affairs

I I, H.COL. Zayner Manner, PhD, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Foreign Affairs and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Foreign Affairs, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Foreign Affairs, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Foreign Affairs, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, H.COL. Zayner Manner, PhD, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Foreign Affairs, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

H.COL. Zayner Manner, PhD

Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 3

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Internal Affairs

I, MAJ. Livian Valicha, PhD, Madam Chief of the Department of Internal Affairs, confirm that I hold the office of Madam Chief of Internal Affairs and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Internal Affairs, including the International Commanders Body and every division, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Madam Chief of Internal Affairs, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Internal Affairs, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, MAJ. Livian Valicha, PhD, Madam Chief of the Department of Internal Affairs, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Internal Affairs, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

MAJ. Livian Valicha, PhD

Madam Chief of the Department of Internal Affairs

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 4

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

International Intelligence Council

I, FA. Hamoodh Abdullah, PhD, Director and Commander of the International Intelligence Council, confirm that I hold the office of Director and Commander of the International Intelligence Council and accept the leadership and ownership of the Council, including the Intermediary Council, the Distinctive Council and every office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Director and Commander of the International Intelligence Council, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Council, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Council and of my office.

I, FA. Hamoodh Abdullah, PhD, Director and Commander of the International Intelligence Council, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the International Intelligence Council, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

FA. Hamoodh Abdullah, PhD

Director of the IIC

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 5

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Justice

I, Gregory Alston, Secretary of Justice, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Justice and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Justice, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Justice, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Justice, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, Gregory Alston, Secretary of Justice, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Justice, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

Gregory Alston

Secretary of Justice

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 6

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Homeland Security

I, Dr. Stanely Hall, Secretary of Homeland Security, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Homeland Security and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Homeland Security, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Homeland Security, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Homeland Security, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, Dr. Stanely Hall, Secretary of Homeland Security, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Homeland Security, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

Dr. Stanely Hall

Secretary of Homeland Security

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 7

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Military, Legal and Independent Bodies

Continental Armed Forces

I, CPT. Shamaal Imthiyaz Shareef, Commanding Officer of the Continental Armed Forces, confirm that I hold the office of Commanding Officer of the Continental Armed Forces and accept the leadership and ownership of the Continental Armed Forces, including every unit, office and body assigned to it.

As Commanding Officer of the Continental Armed Forces, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Continental Armed Forces, and I am accountable, through the Department of Defence, to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Continental Armed Forces and of my office.

I, CPT. Shamaal Imthiyaz Shareef, Commanding Officer of the Continental Armed Forces, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Continental Armed Forces, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

CPT. Shamaal Imthiyaz Shareef

Commanding Officer of CAF

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 8

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Military, Legal and Independent Bodies

Continental Security Corps

I, LT. Jasper Omar, Commanding Officer of the Continental Security Corps, confirm that I hold the office of Commanding Officer of the Continental Security Corps and accept the leadership and ownership of the Continental Security Corps, including every unit, office and body assigned to it.

As Commanding Officer of the Continental Security Corps, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Continental Security Corps, and I am accountable, through the Department of Defence, to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Continental Security Corps and of my office.

I, LT. Jasper Omar, Commanding Officer of the Continental Security Corps, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Continental Security Corps, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

LT. Jasper Omar

Commanding Officer of CSC

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 9

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Military, Legal and Independent Bodies

Continental Law Enforcement Authority

I, MAJ. Veronica Parker, Administrator of the Continental Law Enforcement Authority, confirm that I hold the office of Administrator of the Continental Law Enforcement Authority and accept the leadership and ownership of the Continental Law Enforcement Authority, including every unit, office and body assigned to it.

As Administrator of the Continental Law Enforcement Authority, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Authority, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Authority and of my office.

I, MAJ. Veronica Parker, Administrator of the Continental Law Enforcement Authority, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Continental Law Enforcement Authority, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

MAJ. Veronica Parker

Administrator of CLEA

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 10

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Military, Legal and Independent Bodies

Attorney General’s Office and the Universal Board of Legal Affairs

I, FA. Luz Miranda, AG, Attorney General of the CSA, confirm that I hold the office of Attorney General and accept the leadership and ownership of the Attorney General's Office and the Universal Board of Legal Affairs, including every office and body assigned to them.

As Attorney General of the CSA, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Attorney General's Office and the Universal Board of Legal Affairs, and I am accountable, through the Department of Justice, to the Director and the Cabinet for their conduct and the conduct of my office.

I, FA. Luz Miranda, AG, Attorney General of the CSA, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Attorney General's Office and the Universal Board of Legal Affairs, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

FA. Luz Miranda, AG

Attorney General

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 11

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Education

I, Dr. Carol MJare, Secretary of Education, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Education and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Education, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Education, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Education, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, Dr. Carol MJare, Secretary of Education, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Education, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

Dr. Carol MJare

Secretary of Education

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 12

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Health and Welfare

I, Damian Holloway, Secretary of Health and Welfare, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Health and Welfare and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Health and Welfare, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Health and Welfare, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Health and Welfare, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, Damian Holloway, Secretary of Health and Welfare, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Health and Welfare, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

Damian Holloway

Secretary of Health and Welfare

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 13

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Culture and Youth

I, Vivian Calderon, Secretary of Culture and Youth, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Culture and Youth and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Culture and Youth, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Culture and Youth, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Culture and Youth, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, Vivian Calderon, Secretary of Culture and Youth, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Culture and Youth, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

Vivian Calderon

Secretary of Culture and Youth

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 14

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Economy and Trade

I, Dr. Jasper Rowe, Secretary of Economy and Trade, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Economy and Trade and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Economy and Trade, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Economy and Trade, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Economy and Trade, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, Dr. Jasper Rowe, Secretary of Economy and Trade, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Economy and Trade, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

Dr. Jasper Rowe

Secretary of Economy and Trade

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 15

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Infrastructure

I, Marcus Thorne, Secretary of Infrastructure, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Infrastructure and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Infrastructure, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Infrastructure, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Infrastructure, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, Marcus Thorne, Secretary of Infrastructure, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Infrastructure, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

Marcus Thorne

Secretary of Infrastructure

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 16

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Cabinet Departments

Department of Environment and Resources

I, Leona Mercer, Secretary of Environment and Resources, confirm that I hold the office of Secretary of Environment and Resources and accept the leadership and ownership of the Department of Environment and Resources, including every policy, office and body assigned to it under the Personnel and Leadership Framework.

As Secretary of Environment and Resources, I am responsible for the leadership, direction and administration of the Department of Environment and Resources, and I am accountable to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of the Department and of my office.

I, Leona Mercer, Secretary of Environment and Resources, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Department of Environment and Resources, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge the duties of my office with integrity and diligence, protect the information entrusted to me, and answer to the Director and the Cabinet for the conduct of my office.

Signed by Office Holder

Leona Mercer

Secretary of Environment and Resources

Confirmed by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 17

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Military, Legal and Independent Bodies

Prosecutor General’s Office

I, Fayé Trammell, Prosecutor General of the CSA, confirm that I hold the office of Prosecutor General and accept the leadership and ownership of the Prosecutor General's Office.

As Prosecutor General of the CSA, I am responsible for the leadership and administration of the Prosecutor General's Office, and I shall discharge its functions independently in accordance with its governing instrument. The Director's signature on this instrument acknowledges my leadership and does not place the Prosecutor General's Office under the direction or control of the Executive.

I, Fayé Trammell, Prosecutor General of the CSA, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Prosecutor General's Office, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge its functions independently and impartially in accordance with its governing instrument, and protect the information entrusted to me.

Signed by Office Holder

Fayé Trammell

Prosecutor General

Acknowledged by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 18

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Military, Legal and Independent Bodies

CSA Human Resources Commission

I, Renee Walcott, Chair of the CSA Human Resources Commission, confirm that I hold the office of Chair and accept the leadership and ownership of the CSA Human Resources Commission.

As Chair of the CSA Human Resources Commission, I am responsible for the leadership and administration of the Commission, and I shall discharge its functions independently in accordance with its governing instrument. The Director's signature on this instrument acknowledges my leadership and does not place the Commission under the direction or control of the Executive.

I, Renee Walcott, Chair of the CSA Human Resources Commission, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the CSA Human Resources Commission, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge its functions independently and impartially in accordance with its governing instrument, and protect the information entrusted to me.

Signed by Office Holder

Renee Walcott

Chair of the HRC

Acknowledged by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 19

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Military, Legal and Independent Bodies

Civic Affairs Commission

I, Dr. Cory Williams, President of the Civic Affairs Commission, confirm that I hold the office of President and accept the leadership and ownership of the Civic Affairs Commission.

As President of the Civic Affairs Commission, I am responsible for the leadership and administration of the Commission, and I shall discharge its functions independently in accordance with its governing instrument. The Director's signature on this instrument acknowledges my leadership and does not place the Commission under the direction or control of the Executive.

I, Dr. Cory Williams, President of the Civic Affairs Commission, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the Civic Affairs Commission, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge its functions independently and impartially in accordance with its governing instrument, and protect the information entrusted to me.

Signed by Office Holder

Dr. Cory Williams

President of the CAC

Acknowledged by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director

Appendix 19

Instruments of Leadership Confirmation – Military, Legal and Independent Bodies

CSA Judicial Service Commission

I, Harriet Okonkwo, President of the CSA Judicial Service Commission, confirm that I hold the office of President of the Commission and accept the leadership and ownership of the CSA Judicial Service Commission.

As President of the CSA Judicial Service Commission, I am responsible for the leadership and administration of the Commission, and I shall discharge its functions independently in accordance with its governing instrument. The Director's signature on this instrument acknowledges my leadership and does not place the Commission under the direction or control of the Executive.

I, Harriet Okonkwo, President of the CSA Judicial Service Commission, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully lead the CSA Judicial Service Commission, uphold the Issue of International Security and the instruments of the Continental Security Agency, discharge its functions independently and impartially in accordance with its governing instrument, and protect the information entrusted to me.

Signed by Office Holder

Harriet Okonkwo

President of the JSC

Acknowledged by the Director

UFHMG. Enzo Hernandez, HPhD

Director