(2)
The National Council of Ministers shall be collectively answerable to the
President and the National Legislative Assembly in the performance of its
functions.
(3)
Ministers of the National Government shall be bound by decisions of the Council
of Ministers.
Contesting Ministerial Acts
117.
Any person aggrieved by an act of the National Council of Ministers or a National
Minister may contest such act before:
(a)
(b)
the Supreme Court, if the alleged act involves a violation of this
Constitution; or
any other court of law or competent authority if the allegation is based on
other legal grounds.
Appointment, Removal and Functions of Deputy Ministers
118. (1)
The President may appoint and remove Deputy Ministers.
(2)
The National Legislative Assembly shall approve the appointment of the Deputy
Ministers by a simple majority of the members present and voting.
(3)
The Deputy Ministers shall assist the national Ministers in the performance of
their functions and duties and shall act in their absence.
(4)
To assume office, a Deputy Minister shall, before the President, take the same
oath of a Presidential Advisor as prescribed in Article 108 (2) of this Constitution.
Vote of No Confidence Against a Minister
119.
(1)
The National Legislative Assembly may, by a resolution supported by a twothirds majority of all its members, pass a vote of no confidence against a Minister.
(2)
Upon a vote of no confidence being passed against a Minister, he or she shall
resign or be removed from office by the President.
(3)
Proceedings for a vote of no confidence against a Minister shall be regulated by
the Conduct of Business Regulations of the Assembly.
Vacancy of the Office of a Minister or Deputy Minister
120.
The office of a Minister or Deputy Minister of the National Government shall fall vacant
in any of the following cases:
(a)
(b)
acceptance of a written resignation by the President;
removal from office by the President;
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