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2023 Revised Edition
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Chapter VIII · The Executive

43. Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers

Unofficial copy, with amendments up to 31 Oct 2022. Later amendments are not included. Check the official text before you rely on it.

(1)

There shall be a Cabinet of Ministers charged with the direction and control of the Government of the

Republic.

(2)

The Cabinet of Ministers shall be collectively responsible and answerable to Parliament.

(3)

The President shall be a member of the Cabinet of Ministers and shall be the Head of the Cabinet of

Ministers:

Provided that, notwithstanding the dissolution of the Cabinet of Ministers under the provisions of the

Constitution, the President shall continue in office.

(4)

The President shall appoint as Prime Minister the Member of Parliament, who, in the President's opinion, is most likely to command the confidence of

Parliament.

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Chapter IX

The Executive

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Chapter X

The Legislature

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Chapter XI

The Legislature

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Chapter XII

The Legislature

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Chapter XIII

The Referendum

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Chapter XIV

The Franchise and Elections

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Chapter XIVA

Election Commission

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Chapter XV

The Judiciary

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Chapter XVA

Judicial Service Commission

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Chapter XVI

The Superior Courts

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Chapter XVII

Finance

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Chapter XVIIA

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Chapter XVIII

Public Security

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Chapter XVIIIA

National Police Commission

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Chapter XIX

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration

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Chapter XIXA

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption

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Chapter XIXB

National Procurement Commission

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Chapter XX

General

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Chapter XXI

Transitional Provisions

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Chapter XXII

Interpretation

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Chapter XXIII

Repeal

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Chapter XXIV

Promulgation of the Constitution

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Schedules