Article 121
During his mandate a member of the National Assembly shall not be appointed on the board of directors of a company, nor shall he participate in concessions granted by the Government or by public bodies.
Further during the said mandate, he shall not buy or rent any property of the State, nor shall he let, sell or barter any of his property to the Government, except by public auction or tender, or in compliance with the system of compulsory acquisition.
Article 122
During their mandate, members of the National Assembly with the exception of those occupying a public office not incompatible with the membership of the National Assembly, may not be awarded decorations.
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Chapter IV
The Executive Power
Section I
The Cabinet
Article 123
The Council of Ministers shall have control over the departments of the State. It shall formulate the general policy of the Government, pursue its execution and supervise the conduct of work in Government departments.
Article 124
A law shall determine the remuneration of the Prime Minister and the Minister.
All other provisions regarding Ministers shall apply to the Prime Minister unless otherwise stated.
Article 125
A Minister shall satisfy the qualifications laid down in Article 82 of this Constitution.
Article 126
Before assuming office the Prime Minister and Ministers shall take before the Amir the Oath specified in Article 91 of this Constitution.
Article 127
The Prime Minister shall preside over the meetings of the Council of Ministers and supervise the co-ordination of work among the various ministries.
Article 128
Deliberations of the Council of Ministers shall be secret. Re-solutions shall be passed only when the majority of its members are present and with the approval of the majority of those present. In case of an equal division of votes the side on which the Prime Minister has voted shall prevail.
Unless they resign, the minority shall abide by the opinion of the majority.
Resolutions of the Council of Ministers shall be submitted to the Amir for approval in cases where the issue of a decree is required.
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