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 2. The Ministers shall be appointed by the Head of the State on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

3. The Cabinet of Ministers shall conduct the Government of the State in responsibility, both collectively and individually, to the Head of the State.

4. Ministers of the State shall hold office during the pleasure of the Head of the State.

5. The affairs of Government shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations duly made for that purpose.

PRIVY COUNCIL

1. There shall be a Privy Council to advise the Head of the State in such matters of public importance as may be referred to them. The following matters shall be referred to the Privy Council:

a. Taxation,

b. Annual Budget,

c. National Loans,

d. Ordinary Legislation,

e. Peace Treaties, and such other treaties, conventions and agreements as require ratification before they are ratified.

2. The number of Privy Councillors shall not be less than 20 and not more than 25.

3. The Privy Council shall be an advisory body.

4. The members of the Privy Council shall be appointed by the Head of the State after consultation with the Cabinet of Ministers.

5. The Ministers shall have the right of participation in the sessions of the Privy Council without being members thereof.

6. There shall be a President and a Vice-President elected by the members of the Privy Council.

7. Members of the Privy Council must possess the qualifications of an