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Article 72

The Powers of the Executive

1. The highest executive powers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia are vested in the Prime Minister and in the Council of Ministers.

2. The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are responsible to the Council of Peoples' Representatives. Members of the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible for all decisions they make as a body.

3. Unless otherwise provided in this Constitution the term of office of the Prime Minister is for the duration of the mandate of the Council of Peoples' Representatives.

Article 73

Appointment of the Prime Minister

1. The Prime Minister shall be elected by the Council of Peoples' Representatives from among its members.

2. Executive responsibility shall be assumed by a party or a coalition of parties that constitutes a majority in the Council of Peoples' Representatives.

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.

2. The Prime Minister shall submit for approval to the Council of Peoples' Representatives nominees for ministerial posts from among members of the two Councils or from among persons who are not members of either Council who in his judgment possess the required qualifications.

3. The Prime Minister shall ensure the implementation of laws, policies, directives and other decisions adopted by the Council of Peoples' Representatives.

4. The Prime Minister leads the Council of Ministers, coordinates its activities, and acts as its representative.

5. The Prime Minister exercises overall supervision over the implementation of policies, orders, directives and decisions adopted by the Council of Ministers.

6. The Prime Minister exercises overall supervision over the implementation of the country's foreign policy.

7. The Prime Minister selects and submits for approval to The Council Of Peoples' Representatives nominations for the posts of the Chief and Vice Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court and the Auditor General.

8. The Prime Minister ensures the efficiency of the Federal administration and takes such corrective measures as are necessary.

9. The Prime Minister appoints officials of the Federal Government other than those referred to in sub-Articles 2 and 3 of this Article.

10. The Prime Minister submits, in accordance with the law and the decisions adopted by the Council of Peoples' Representatives, to the President nominees for the award of medals, prizes and gifts.

11. The Prime Minister shall submit to the Council of Peoples' Representatives periodic reports on work accomplished by the Executive as well as on its plans and proposals.

12. The Prime Minister shall discharge all responsibilities entrusted to him by this Constitution and other laws.

13. The Prime Minister shall respect and protect the Constitution.

Article 75

Deputy Prime Minister

1. The Deputy Prime Minister shall: (a) Carry out responsibilities which shall be specifically entrusted to him by the Prime Minister. (b) Act on behalf of the Prime Minister in his absence.

2. The Deputy Prime Minister shall be responsible to the Prime Minister.

Article 76

The Council of Ministers

1. Members of the Council of Ministers include the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers of the Federal Government and other Federal officials whose membership has been determined by law.

2. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Prime Minister.

3. In all its decisions, the Council of Ministers is responsible to the Council of Peoples' Representatives.

Article 77

Powers & Functions of the Council of Ministers

1. The Council of Ministers ensures the implementation of laws and decisions adopted by the Council of Peoples' Representatives.

2. It shall decide on the organizational structure of the ministries and of other administrative agencies responsible to it and to the ministries. It shall coordinate their activities and provide leadership.

3. It shall draw up the annual Federal budget and, when approved by the Council of Peoples' Representatives, it shall implement it.

4. It shall ensure the proper execution of financial and monetary policies of the country, and proper administration of the National Bank. It decides on the printing of money and external and internal loans, regulates the circulation of money and foreign currency.

5. It shall protect patents and copyrights.

6. It shall formulate and implement economic and social policies and strategies.

7. It shall provide uniform standards of measurement, and calendar.

8. It shall formulate the country's foreign policy and shall exercise overall supervision over its implementation.

9. It shall ensure the observance of law and order.

10. It shall decide on the organizational structures of Federal ministries and of other Federal administrative agencies responsible to the ministries.

11. It shall decree a state of emergency and shall submit for approval its decree to the Council of Peoples' Representatives within the time limit specified in the Constitution.

12. It shall submit draft laws to the Council of Peoples' Representatives on any matter falling within its competence, including draft laws on a declaration of war.

13. It shall carry out other responsibilities that may be entrusted to it by the Council of Peoples' Representatives and the Prime Minister.