(1) The President of the Republic shall appoint the Prime Minister and, on the proposal of the latter, the other members of Government. He shall define their duties. He shall terminate their appointment. He shall preside over the Council of Ministers.
(2) The President of the Republic may delegate some of his powers to the Prime Minister, other members of Government and any other senior administrative officials of the State, within the framework of their respective duties.
(3) Where the President of the Republic is temporarily unable to perform his duties, he shall delegate the Prime Minister and, should the latter also be unavailable, any other member of Government to discharge his duties within the framework of an express delegation of some of his powers.
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In force from 18-01-1996
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