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Established 00, 0000
Disbanded July 09, 2018
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Last ModifiedIndyGeorgia July 09, 2018 06:38pm
Description The Council of Ministers is composed of the Prime Minister and the ministers. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President from among the members of parliament and the ministers are chosen by the Prime Minister from among the deputies or those eligible for election as deputies and they are appointed by the President. Ministers can be dismissed from their duties by the President, upon the proposal of the Prime Minister, when deemed necessary.

When the Council of Ministers, which is responsible for the policy of the government, is formed, the government’s program is read out in the TGNA and a vote of confidence is taken. After obtaining a vote of confidence, the government begins its duties.

The National Security Council, presided over by the President, is composed of the Prime Minister, the Chief of the General Staff, the Minister of National Defense, the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, commanders of the Army, Navy and the Air Force and the General Commander of the Gendarmerie. Under the amendment to the constitution dated October 3, 2001, the number of civilians in the council was increased with the addition of three deputy prime ministers and the Minister of Justice. The Council makes decisions related to the determination, establishment and application of national security policy. It informs the Council of Ministers about these decisions. The Council of Ministers gives priority to the decisions of the National Security Council.

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