Article (168)
Within the framework of the State’s general policy, the minister shall develop the Ministry’s
general policy in collaboration with the competent authorities, supervise the implementation
thereof and provide guidance and oversight.
Top management posts in all ministries shall include a permanent undersecretary to ensure
institutional stability and raising the level of efficient implementation of its policy.
Article (169)
Any member of the government may make a statement before the House of Representatives, or
one of its committees, concerning any matters falling within his/her mandate.
The House or the committee shall discuss such statement and convey its opinion regarding it.
Article (170)
The Prime Minister shall issue the necessary regulations for the execution of laws, in a manner
that shall not involve any disruption of, amendment to, or exemption from their execution, and
shall have the right to delegate others in issuing them, unless the law designates who shall issue
the required executive regulations.
Article (171)
Upon the approval of the Council of Ministries, the Prime Minister shall issue the decrees
necessary for the creation and organization of public utilities and services.
Article (172)
Upon the approval of the Council of Ministries, the Prime Minister shall issue the disciplinary
regulations.
Article (173)
The Prime Minister and the members of the government shall be subject to the general rules
governing investigation and trial procedures, in case that they commit crimes while or by reason
of exercising the functions of their posts. The end of their term of service shall not preclude the
institution or resumption of prosecution against them.
In case that the Prime Minister or any of the members of the government is accused of treason,
the provisions stipulated in Article 159 herein shall apply.
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