4.
To prepare the administrative apparatus, set its structure and provide it with all
necessary means, as well as to supervise it and follow up on it.
5. To follow up on the implementation of laws and to ensure compliance with their
provisions, taking necessary actions in this regard.
6. To supervise the performance of the ministries and all other components of the
administrative apparatus in respect of their duties and functions, as well as to
coordinate between them.
7. To be responsible for maintaining public order and internal security.
8. To discuss with various governmental bodies relevant to paragraphs 6 and 7 above
their proposals and policies with regard to implementation of their respective
responsibilities.
9. (a) To establish or dissolve agencies, institutions, authorities and similar
administrative units belonging to the executive apparatus of the government, provided
that each shall be regulated by law.
(b) To appoint heads of institutions and agencies mentioned above in subparagraph
(a), and to supervise them in accordance with the provisions of the law.
10. To specify the respective areas of responsibilities of all ministries, agencies and
institutions, that report to the executive branch, and others of similar status.
11. To assume any other responsibility assigned to it, in accordance with the provisions
of the law.
Article 70
The Council of Ministers shall have the right to transmit draft laws to the Legislative
Council, to issue regulations and to take necessary actions to implement laws.
Article 71
Each Minister shall exercise the following powers and functions within their respective
ministry:
1. To propose the general policy for the ministry and to supervise its implementation
after approval.
2. To supervise the conduct of affairs in the ministry and to issue necessary instructions
therefore.
3. To implement the general budget within the funds allocated for the ministry.
4. To propose bills and legislation related to the ministry and to present them to the
Council of Ministers.
5. A Minister may delegate certain powers to a Deputy Minister or to other senior
officers in the ministry, within limits set by the law.
Article 72
Each Minister shall submit detailed reports to the Council of Ministers on the activities,
policies, plans and achievements of their respective ministry in comparison with the
objectives specified for the ministry within the framework of the General Plan, including
the ministry’s proposals and recommendations concerning its future policies.