About the Office of the State Solicitor
The Office of the State Solicitor is established under the Attorney General's Act 2022 and is one of various constitutional and legal offices which provides varying legal services including advice and legal representations for various clients in particular the State. The office is required under various Acts of Parliament including the Public Finances (Management) Act, 1995, Public Services (Management) Act, 1995 and the National Executive Council's Handbook on Submissions, to provide legal opinion and it issues letters of legal clearance before the State makes commitment in the conduct of State business.
Key Functions
The office is basically the State's Legal Office, which assists the State to implement NEC decisions regarding any resource projects, infrastructure projects, matters of commercial undertaking or other legal advice on constitutional and legal implications on administrative and executive actions of the State.
Core Services
- Prepares and provides comments on Draft Contracts and other legal instruments submitted by client Departments and agencies of the State
- Issues letters of legal clearance and Certificate of Necessity on draft proposed legislations for NEC's consideration
- Provides legal opinions on matters of national importance
- Represents the Office on various inter and intra departmental committees
- Handles constitutional and administrative law matters
- Manages property law and conveyancing services
Mr. Daniel Rolpagarea
State Solicitor
Leading the provision of legal services to government with expertise in commercial law, administrative law, and public sector legal requirements. Committed to ensuring government operations comply with legal standards and best practices.