Chapter 5: The President and National Executive (4) the Constitution, in accordance with Schedule 2. A person who as Acting President has sworn or affirmed faithfulness to the Republic need not repeat the swearing or affirming procedure for any subsequent term as Acting President during the period ending when the person next elected President assumes office. [Sub-s. (4) added by s. 1 of the Constitution First Amendment Act of 1997] Cabinet 91. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) The Cabinet consists of the President, as head of the Cabinet, a Deputy President and Ministers. The President appoints the Deputy President and Ministers, assigns their powers and functions, and may dismiss them. The President— (a) must select the Deputy President from among the members of the National Assembly; (b) may select any number of Ministers from among the members of the Assembly; and (c) may select no more than two Ministers from outside the Assembly. The President must appoint a member of the Cabinet to be the leader of government business in the National Assembly. The Deputy President must assist the President in the execution of the functions of government. Accountability and responsibilities 92. (1) (2) (3) The Deputy President and Ministers are responsible for the powers and functions of the executive assigned to them by the President. Members of the Cabinet are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for the exercise of their powers and the performance of their functions. Members of the Cabinet must— (a) act in accordance with the Constitution; and (b) provide Parliament with full and regular reports concerning matters under their control. 50