THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA Article 96. Oath of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Before assuming office, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia shall take an oath before the Federal Parliament, administered by the Chairman of the High Court, which shall be as follows: ´, swear in the name of Allah that I will perform my duties honestly and in the best interest of the Nation, People and Religion, and that I will abide by the Constitution and the other Laws of the Countr\µ CHAPTER 8: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH Article 97. The Council of Ministers (1) The executive power of the Federal Government shall be vested in the Council of Ministers, in accordance with the Constitution. (2) The Council of Ministers is the highest executive authority of the Federal Government and consists of the Prime Minister, the deputy prime minister (s), ministers, state ministers and deputy-ministers. (3) The Prime Minister shall appoint deputy prime ministers, ministers, state ministers, and deputy ministers. Those eligible for membership of the Council of Ministers may be, but shall not be limited to, members of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament. (4) Vacancy in the office of the Prime Minister caused by the resignation, dismissal, failure to fulfill responsibility, or death of the Prime Minister shall lead to the dissolution of the Council of Ministers. Article 98. (1) (2) (3) Criteria for Membership of the Council of Ministers The person holding the office of the Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister must : (a) Not be below the age of forty (40) years;; and (b) Have a university-level education. The person being appointed as Minister, State Minister or Deputy-Minister must: (a) Not be below the age of thirty (30) years;; and (b) Have university-level education. During their term of office, members of the Council of Ministers are prohibited from: (a) Holding any responsibility other than that of membership of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament;; (b) Having a private profession, or carrying out private commercial, economic, or industrial activities;; (c) Purchasing or hiring government assets;; or (d) Selling or renting their assets to the government. 31