Royal Decree 6/2021 Promulgating the Basic Statute of the State – Decree 30 of 47 https://decree.om/2021/rd20210006/ In the absence of the Prime Minister and his deputies, the Sultan may authorise whoever He deems appropriate to manage the sessions. Meetings of the Council of the Ministers are made valid by the presence of a majority of its members, its deliberations are confidential, and its decisions are made by the approval of a majority of those present. The Council of Ministers shall set its internal regulation, which includes its workflow system, and it shall have a secretariat general to assist it in performing its functions. If the Sultan appoints a prime minister, his competences and authorities shall be specified in the decree appointing him. 1/20/2025, 3:02 PM