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Article 95: Government Sittings and Resolutions

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Constitution Text

“The Government of the Republic of Lithuania shall decide the affairs of state governance at its sittings by adopting resolutions by a majority vote of all the members of the Government. The Auditor General may also participate in the sittings of the Government. The resolutions of the Government shall be signed by the Prime Minister and the Minister of the respective area.”

Summary

This article sets out how the Government makes decisions. It decides matters of state governance at sittings by adopting resolutions with a majority vote of all Government members. Resolutions are signed by the Prime Minister and the Minister responsible for the area.

Key Points

  • •The Government takes decisions at sittings in the form of resolutions.
  • •Resolutions are adopted by a majority of all Government members (not only those present).
  • •The Auditor General may attend Government sittings.
  • •A resolution is signed by the Prime Minister and the Minister of the respective area.

Practical Example

A Government resolution on, for example, the minimum wage takes effect only after it is signed by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Social Security and Labour.

Exam Tips

Questions ask in what form the Government decides (resolutions), by what majority (all members), and who signs them (the Prime Minister and the responsible Minister).

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