The work of the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet derives from the following

• Head of State 1965
• Part IV of the Constitution of the Independent State of Western Samoa Act 1960.
• Cabinet Derivatives and Policies
• Strategy for the Development of Samoa
• Immigration Act 2004
• Passport Act 2008
• Citizenship Act 2004
• Honors and Awards Act 1999
• Renumeration Tribunal Act 2003 (Civil List)
• Realignment Act 2000


• PS Act 2004
• Public Service Amendment Regulations 2003

    It shall be noted however that the absence of an established legal foundation specifically designed to cover the diversity of functions delivered by the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet enforces the concept and perceptions of the legal freedom vested by the Prime Minister and Cabinet to facilitate policies and decisions for sustainable growth and management in the development of Samoa.