[1] Its work prescribed by law consists in providing support to the President of the Republic, serving as a liaison between the Presidency and the other branches of government, civil society and the various ministries.

Being one of the most political ministries, since it has to coordinate with the social and political organizations, with the Legislative Assembly and with the opposition groups, it is usually put in charge of one of the closest collaborators of the President.

[3][4] Said portfolio is one of the most important in the Costa Rican presidential cabinet.

It is not unusual, too, that a few former presidential ministers have been later elected presidents of the Republic.

[5] The headquarters of the Ministry of the Presidency are located in Casa Presidencial in Zapote District, San José.