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Government
Palau
- EnglishThe cabinet shall consist of the heads of the major executive departments created by law. The cabinet members shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall serve at the will of the President. No person may serve in a legislature and the cabinet at the same time. (Art. VIII, Sec. 5)
Government
Afghanistan
- EnglishThe Government shall be comprised of Ministers who work under the chairmanship of the President. The number of Ministers as well as their duties shall be regulated by law. (Art. 71)
- Dariحكومت متشكل است از وزرا كه تحت ریاست رئیس جمهور اجرای وظیفه می نمایند. تعداد وزرا و وظایف شان توسط قانون تنظیم می گردد. (مادۀ ۷۱)
- Pashtoحكومت له وزيرانو څخه جوړ دى چې د جمهور رئيس تر رياست لاندې كار كوي. د وزيرانو شمير او وظايف د قانون له ليارې تنظيمېږي. (۷۱ ماده)
Government
Vanuatu
- English1. There shall be a Council of Ministers which shall consist of the Prime Minister and other Ministers.
2. The number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed a quarter of the number of members of Parliament. (Art. 40) - French1) Il est institué un Conseil des Ministres comprenant le Premier Ministre et les autres ministres.
2) Le nombre de ministres, le Premier Ministre compris, ne peut dépasser le quart du nombre des membres du Parlement. (Art. 40)
Government
Sudan
- English(1) The Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet meet the following conditions:
(a) He is Sudanese by birth;
(b) He is not be less than 25 years of age;
(c) Fairness, competence, qualification, and he has the practical expertise and the appropriate administrative capabilities for the position;
(d) He has not been convicted by a final ruling from a competent court of a crime of honor, trustworthiness or financial responsibility;
(2) Subject to the condition found in Paragraph (1-a) of this article, the Prime Minister and the Ministers of Defense, Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice shall not bear the nationality of another country. Exemptions from this condition may be granted by agreement between the Sovereignty Council and the Forces of Freedom and Change for the Prime Minister, and by agreement between the Sovereignty Council and the Prime Minister with respect to the ministers mentioned in this paragraph. (Art. 16) - Arabic1. يشترط في رئيس وعضو مجلس الوزراء الاتي:
ا. ان يكون سودانياً بالميلاد.
ب. الا يقل عمره من خمسة وعشرون عاماً.
ج. ان يكون من ذوي النزاهة والكفاءة والتأهيل الخبره العملية والقدرات الإدارية الملائمة للمنصب.
د. الا يكون قد ادين بحكم نهائي من محكمة مختصة في جريمة تتعلق بالشرف او الامانة او الذمة المالية.
2. مع مراعاة الشرط الواردفي الفقره (1ا) من هذة ماده، يشترط في اي من رئيس الوزراء ووزراء الدفاع، الداخلية، الخارجية والعدل الا يحمل جنسية دولة اخري، ويجوز الاستثناء من هذا الشرط بالتوافق بين مجلس السيادة و قوي اعلان الحرية والتغيير لرئيس الوزراء، والتوافق بين مجلس السيادة ورئيس الوزراء بالنسبة للوزراء المزكورين في هذة الفقرة. (الماده 17)
Government
Belgium
- EnglishNo member of the royal family may be a minister. (Art. 98)
- DutchGeen lid van de koninklijke familie kan minister zijn. (Art. 98)
- FrenchAucun membre de la famille royale ne peut être ministre. (Art. 98)
- GermanKein Mitglied der königlichen Familie darf Minister sein. (Art. 98)
Government
Bahrain
- Englisha. The incumbent of a Ministry must be a Bahraini, aged not less than 30 years by the Gregorian Calendar and must enjoy full political and civil rights. Unless otherwise provided, the provisions pertaining to Ministers apply also to the Prime Minister.
... (Art. 45) - Arabicأ - يشترط فيمن يلي الوزارة أن يكون بحرينيـاً، وألا تـقل سنه عن ثلاثين سنة ميلادية، وأن يكون متمتعاً بكامل حقوقه السياسية والمدنية. وتســري في شأن رئيس مجلس الوزراء الأحكام الخاصة بالوزراء، ما لم يرد نصّ على خلاف ذلك.
... (المادّة 45)
Government
Burkina Faso
- English
The Government is an organ of the Executive.
It conducts the policy of the Nation;
… (Art. 61) - French
Le Gouvernement est un organe de l’Exécutif.
Il conduit la politique de la Nation;
… (Art. 61)
Government
Iraq
- EnglishThe Council of Ministers shall exercise the following powers:
First. To plan and execute the general policy and general plans of the State and oversee the work of the ministries and departments not associated with a ministry.
… (Art. 80) - Arabicيمارس مجلس الوزراء الصلاحيات الاتية:
أولاً. تخطيط وتنفيذ السياسة العامة للدولة والخطط العامة والاشراف على عمل الوزارات والجهات غير المرتبطة بوزارة.
… (المادة 80)
Government
Zimbabwe
- English…
(2) The executive authority of Zimbabwe vests in the President who exercises it, subject to this Constitution, through the Cabinet. (Sec. 88)
Government
Estonia
- EnglishExecutive authority is vested in the Government of the Republic. (Sec. 86)
- EstonianTäidesaatev riigivõim kuulub Vabariigi Valitsusele. (§ 86)