Question

What are the powers of the Prime Minister as a Chairperson of the Cabinet?

Answer 1

As the Chairperson of the Cabinet, Prime Ministers has the following powers:

1. He is the principal channel of communication between the president and the council of ministers.

2. He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president.

3. He presides over the meetings of the council of ministers and influences its decisions.

4. He guides, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of all the ministers.