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Article 74
Powers and Functions of the Prime Minister
1. The Prime Minister is the Chief Executive, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers,
and the Commander-in-Chief of the national armed forces.

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2. The Prime Minister shall submit for approval to the House of Peoples’ Representatives
nominees for ministerial posts from among members of the two Houses or from
among persons who are not members of either House and possess the required
qualifications.
3. He shall follow up and ensure the implementation of laws, policies, directives and other
decisions adopted by the House of Peoples' Representatives.
4. He leads the Council of Ministers, coordinates its activities and acts as its
representative.
5. He exercises overall supervision over the implementation of policies, regulations,
directives and decisions adopted by the Council of Ministers.
6. He exercises overall supervision over the implementation of the country’s foreign
policy.
7. He selects and submits for approval to the House of Peoples’ Representatives
nominations for posts of Commissioners, the President and Vice-President of the
Federal Supreme Court and the Auditor General.
8. He supervises the conduct and efficiency of the Federal administration and takes such
corrective measures as are necessary.
9. He appoints high civilian officials of the Federal Government other than those referred
to in sub-Articles 2 and 3 of this Article.
10. In accordance with law enacted or decision adopted by the House of Peoples’
Representatives, he recommends to the President nominees for the award of medals,
prizes and gifts.
11. He shall submit to the House of Peoples’ Representatives periodic reports on work
accomplished by the Executive as well as on its plans and proposals.
12. He shall discharge all responsibilities entrusted to him by this Constitution and
other laws.
13. He shall obey and enforce the Constitution.