First Bureau

promulgation of laws and decrees
appointment and removal of civil servants and military officers
handling of matters regarding the nomination of officials whose appointment requires the consent of the Legislative Yuan as stipulated by the Constitution
handling of matters pertaining to the five government branches (the five Yuan), the General Staff of the Ministry of National Defense, and the provincial/special municipality governments
translating and handling of correspondence and documents in foreign languages
reports on various domestic and foreign affairs
other related matters