The phrase "ability of officials" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the skills, competencies, or capacities of individuals in official positions, such as government or organizational roles.
Example: "The success of the new policy largely depends on the ability of officials to implement it effectively."
Alternatives: "capability of officials" or "competence of officials".
In the spring of 2010, a series of unrelated school stabbings prompted questions about the ability of officials to ensure security at schools.
However, it is important to strike a balance between the benefits of transparency and protecting the ability of officials to offer frank advice.
A government spokesman said: "It's important to strike a balance between the benefits of transparency and protecting the ability of officials to 'speak truth to power'.
The lesson from this launch isn't just about technological management; it's about the ability of officials to receive and act on bad news – surely, a core function.
New networks, such as the Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN) and the Smithsonian Institution's eMammal program, were being created for just that very purpose, and they would greatly enhance the ability of officials to make a place for wildlife in urban areas.
Nearly half of response professionals are confident in the ability of officials to respond to a hazardous event successfully compared to only a quarter of laypeople.
Additionally, less than a third of response professionals lack confidence in the abilities of officials compared to 44% of laypeople.
Wachinger et al. note that interactions with officials help the public gain a more realistic understanding of their own abilities and the abilities of officials.
Such interactions are often tied to the recognition of personal agency, strengthened trust in officials, and a more accurate understanding of the abilities of officials.
Chi-square analysis indicates that response professionals are, to a statistically significant degree, more confident in the abilities of officials (***p < 0.001).
The drills are normally concocted to test the ability of plant officials to work with nearly public safety officials; this one was also supposed to test cooperation with a new participant, the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
