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Government
- English1. The National Council of Ministers shall be the highest executive authority in the Republic.
… (Art. 109)
Government
- EnglishThe Council of Ministers is the government of the Republic of Yemen, and it is the highest executive and administrative authority of the State. All State administrative organizations, bodies and executive organs, without exception, are under the directives of the Council of Ministers. (Art. 129)
- Arabicمجلس الوزراء هو حكومة الجمهورية اليمنية وهو الهيئة التنفيذية والإدارية العليا للدولة ويتبعها بدون استثناء جميع الإدارات والأجهزة والمؤسسات التنفيذية التابعة للدولة. (المادّة 129)
Government
- English
The President of the Republic is the holder of the executive power. He is the head of the Government, and in this capacity, he determines and conducts the policy of the Nation. It exercises the regulatory power.
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He appoints, after consultative opinion of the Bureau of the National Assembly, the members of the Government.
… (Art. 54) - French
Le Président de la République est le détenteur du pouvoir exécutif. Il est le chef du Gouvernement, et à ce titre, il détermine et conduit la politique de la Nation. Il exerce le pouvoir réglementaire.
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Il nomme, après avis consultatif du Bureau de l’Assemblée nationale, les membres du Gouvernement.
… (Art. 54)
Government
- English(1) As soon as practicable after his election to that office, the President elect shall nominate to the Speaker for appointment as Ministers not less than 6 nor more than 10 other members of the Nitijela who have consented to the nomination.
(2) Upon receiving the nominations made by the President elect under this Section, the Speaker shall, by instrument signed by him, appoint to office, as members of the Cabinet, the President elect and the Ministers so nominated.
… (Art. V, Sec. 4)
Government
- English1. There shall be a Cabinet which shall consist of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and such number of Ministers as may appear to the President to be reasonably necessary for the efficient running of the State.
2. The functions of the Cabinet shall be to determine, formulate and implement the policy of the Government and to perform such other functions as may be conferred by this Constitution or any other law.
… (Art. 111)
Government
- English
The President of the Republic of Belarus shall:
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6) with the prior approval of the House of Representatives, appoint the Prime Minister;
7) determine the structure of the Government of the Republic of Belarus, appoint and dismiss Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers and other members of the Government,
… (Art. 84) - Belarusian
Прэзідэнт Рэспублікі Беларусь:
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6. з папярэдняй згоды Палаты прадстаўнікоў назначае на пасаду Прэм’ер-міністра;
7. вызначае структуру Урада Рэспублікі Беларусь, назначае на пасаду і вызваляе ад пасады намеснікаў Прэм’ер-міністра, міністраў і іншых членаў Урада,
... (Артыкул 84) - Russian
Президент Республики Беларусь:
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6. с предварительного согласия Палаты представителей назначает на должность Премьер-министра;
7. определяет структуру Правительства Республики Беларусь, назначает на должность и освобождает от должности заместителей Премьер-министра, министров и других членов Правительства,
… (Статья 84)
Government
- EnglishThe President …
He appoints the Prime Minister, Head of Government and terminates his functions. On proposal of the Prime Minister, he appoints the other members of the Government and terminates their functions.
… (Art. 33) - FrenchLe President …
Il nomme le Premier Ministre Chef du Gouvernement et met fin à ses fonctions. Sur proposition du Premier Ministre, il nomme les autres membres du Gouvernement et met fin à leurs fonctions.
… (Art. 33)
Government
- English(1) There shall be, in addition to the office of Prime Minister, such other offices of Minister of the Government as may be established by the National Assembly or, subject to the provisions of any law enacted by the National Assembly, by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.
(2) Appointments to the office of Minister shall be made by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, from among members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate:
Provided that persons holding the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives or President of the Senate may not be appointed to the office of Minister:
Provided further that the Cabinet shall be comprised of -
(a) not more than two-thirds of the elected Members of the party that obtains the majority seats in the House of Representatives following the holding of a general election; and
(b) not more than four Senators:
Provided further that, subject to section 42(3) of this Constitution, a national of Belize may be appointed as Attorney General whether or not that person is a member of either House of the National Assembly.
… (Sec. 40)
Government
- EnglishExecutive Power is exercised by the President of the Republic, the Executive Vice-President, the Cabinet Ministers and other officials as determined by this Constitution and by law. (Art. 225)
- SpanishEl Poder Ejecutivo se ejerce por el Presidente o Presidenta de la República, el Vicepresidente Ejecutivo o Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva, los Ministros o Ministras y demás funcionarios o funcionarias que determinen esta Constitución y la ley. (Art. 225)