Council of Ministers
Meaning
The Council of Ministers is a government's top executive body made up of senior ministers. Led by a prime minister or president, it sets policy, coordinates ministries, and approves major bills.
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After including the opinions and observations of legal experts and human rights in preparation, the commission submitted the draft law to the Sovereign Council and the Council of Ministers for endorsement yesterday.
Ait Taleb delivered similar remarks and assurances during Monday’s council of ministers, during which King Mohammed VI asked him about the epidemiological situation in Morocco.
Alexei Kosygin, then deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers, encouraged Glushkov to elaborate his ideas on digitalizing the planning system.
Article 13 The President of the Republic shall sign the ordinances and decrees deliberated upon in the Council of Ministers.
Although the European Council has no direct legislative power, under the "emergency brake" procedure, a state outvoted in the Council of Ministers may refer contentious legislation to the European Council.
Another difference with similar offices is that the overall political responsibility for intelligence is vested in the President of the Council of Ministers.