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Article 168: Ministerial mandate
The minister draws up his ministry’s general policy, supervises its implementation
and offers guidance and oversight, in collaboration with the competent bodies and
within the framework of the state’s public policy.
Higher management posts in every ministry include a permanent undersecretary to
ensure achieving institutional stability and increasing the level of efficiency in the
implementation of its policy.
• Legislative committees
Article 169: Statements before the House of
Representatives
A member of government may make a statement before the House of
Representatives, or one of its committees, concerning any matters within their
mandate.
The House or the committee may discuss such a statement and convey its position
regarding it.
• Head of government powers
Article 170: Regulations to enforce laws
The Prime Minister issues necessary regulations for the enforcement of laws, in such
a manner that does not involve any disruption, modification, or exemption from their
enforcement, and has the right to vest others with the authority to issue them, unless
the law designates who should issue the necessary regulations for its own
implementation.
• Head of government powers
Article 171: Regulations to create and organize public
utilities
The Prime Minister issues the regulations necessary for the creation and
organization of public utilities and interests upon the approval of the government.
• Head of government powers
Article 172: Disciplinary regulations
The Prime Minister issues disciplinary regulations upon the approval of the
government.
• Cabinet removal
• Head of government removal
Article 173: Investigation and trial
The Prime Minister and members of the government are subject to the general rules
organizing investigation and trial procedures, if they commit crimes while exercising
the functions of their posts or because of them. The end of their term of service does
not preclude the start or resumption of prosecution.
In case of a charge of high treason against any member of the government, the
provisions stipulated in article 159 of the Constitution apply.
Article 174: Resignation
If the Prime Minister offers his resignation, the letter of resignation must be
presented to the President of the Republic. If a minister offers his resignation, it must
be presented to the Prime Minister.
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