The Director General oversees and facilitates programmes and activities of the Authority fostering internal harmony and policy guidance.

The main functions of the Director General office include:

• Coordinating various environmental activities being undertaken by lead agencies and establish collaborative mechanisms through memoranda of understanding.

• Resource mobilization for REMA activities.

• Identifying and creating good working relations with all development partners; promoting the positive image of the Authority through effective public relations.

• Ensuring maintenance of accountability, high audit standards and proper development and supervision of staff in the Authority.

• Ensuring effective procurement through competitive tendering

• Providing legal advice in the environment management

In order to ensure their functions, the internal auditors, communication officer and legal advisor are under the Director General Office.