Regulations Governing the Administrative Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Article 2
The minister shall manage the affairs of MOFA and shall direct and supervise subordinate agencies and personnel; deputy and vice ministers shall assist the minister in carrying out these responsibilities.
中文原文 外交部處務規程第2條
部長綜理部務，並指揮、監督所屬機關（構）及人員；次長襄助部長處理部務。