These reports shall be submitted regularly every three months, so that the Council of
Ministers remains well informed and has sufficient information about the activities and
policies of each ministry.
Meetings of the Council of Ministers
Article 73
Upon invitation of the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers shall meet
periodically every week, or whenever necessary. Persons other than Ministers may
not attend these meetings, unless there is a prior invitation from the Prime Minister.
2. The meetings of the Council of Ministers shall be documented.
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Accountability of the Prime Minister and Ministers
Article 74
1. The Prime Minister is accountable to the President of the National Authority for his
actions and the actions of his government.
2. Ministers are accountable to the Prime Minister, each within the limits of their
jurisdiction and for the actions of their respective ministry.
3. The Prime Minister and members of the government are jointly and individually
accountable to the Legislative Council.
Article 75
1.
The President of the National Authority shall have the right to refer the Prime
Minister for investigation as a result of crimes attributed to the Prime Minister during,
or due to, the performance of official duties, in accordance with the provisions of law.
2. The Prime Minister shall have the right to refer any Minister for investigation based
on any of the reasons mentioned in the above paragraph 1, in accordance with the
provisions of law.
Article 76
Any accused Minister shall be suspended from the performance of official duties
immediately upon the issuance of an indictment. The termination of service shall not
prevent continuing the investigation or follow-up procedures.
2. The Attorney General, or a representative from the Public Prosecution, shall
undertake the investigation and indictment procedures. If a trial ensues, it shall be
conducted before an appropriate tribunal and shall follow the provisions and
procedures prescribed in the Penal Code and in the Law of Criminal Procedure.
3. The above provisions shall apply to Deputy Ministers, Assistant Ministers and others
of similar rank.
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Vote of No Confidence