Article 12
The Emir may, by an Emiri Order, delegate to the Crown Prince the exercise of some of his powers and the
discharge of such aspects of his func ons as are deemed necessary. In this event, the Crown Prince shall preside
over the sessions of the Council of Ministers whenever he is in a endance.
Article 13
Subject to the provisions of the two preceding Ar cles, and when it is not possible to delegate powers to the
Crown Prince, the Emir may, by an Emiri Order, designate a deputy from the Ruling Family to discharge such other
of his powers and func ons as the Emir so determines. Where the person who has been so designated holds a post
or performs a func on in any ins tu on, the same person shall cease to discharge the du es of that post or
func on during his deputa on for the Emir. The Deputy Emir shall, as soon as he is so designated, take before the
Emir the same oath as is taken by the Crown Prince.
Article 14
There shall be established by Emiri Resolu on a council named the Council of the Ruling Family (CRF). The Emir
shall appoint the members of the CRF from among the members of the Ruling Family.
Article 15
The CRF shall appoint the successor who should fill the vacancy of the posi on of Emir in the event of his demise or
should he become totally incapacitated and unable to discharge his du es. Following an in camera joint session, the
Council of Ministers and the Shura Council shall announce the vacancy and appoint the Crown Prince the Emir of
the State.