Mandate of the Gauteng Provincial GovernmentThe Premier is the executive authority of the province, who is sometimes exercised together with members of the executive council. The Premier, working with the executive council, exercises executive power by:implementing provincial legislation in the province implementing national legislation administering national legislation in the province, if assigned by parliament developing and implementing provincial policy coordinating the functions of the provincial administration and its departments performing any other function assigned to the provincial executive in terms of the constitution or lawMissionTo support the Premier and Executive Council in implementing Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) policies as well as their statutory and political responsibilities effectively and efficiently.VisionTo be an innovative, responsive and vibrant nerve centre for people-centred governance.ValuesIntegrity - honesty, accountability, trust and respect Batho Pele - caring, empathy, respect, recognition, value, reward, compassion and consultation Teamwork - partnership, cooperation and consultation Professionalism - capable, communication, skills development and transparency Social equality - no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture or language