Article 66
The Emir shall represent the State internally and externally, and in all interna onal rela ons.
Article 67
The Emir shall discharge the following func ons:‐
1. Drawing up the general policy of the State with the assistance of the Council of Ministers.
2. Ra fica on and promulga on of laws; no law may be issued unless ra fied by the Emir.
3. Summoning the Council of Ministers to convene at any me deemed necessary in the public interest; the
Emir shall preside over the mee ngs of the Council of Ministers, which he a ends.
4. Appointment of civil servants and military personnel and termina on of their service in accordance with
the Law.
5. Accredita on of diploma c and consular missions.
6. Gran ng pardons or commu ng penal es in accordance with the Law.
7. Conferring civilian and military orders and badges of honour in accordance with the Law.
8. Establishment and regula on of ministries and other government bodies and se ng their func ons.
9. Establishment and regula on of such consulta ve bodies as are required to assist him in conduc ng State
affairs.
10. Any other func ons vested in him by this Cons tu on or the Law.
Article 68
The Emir shall conclude trea es and agreements by decree and refer them to the Shura Council, accompanied by
appropriate explanatory memos. The treaty or agreement shall have the power of law a er ra fica on and
publica on in the Official Gaze e. However, reconcilia on trea es and those that pertain to the territory of the