“Ministers shall head their respective ministry, shall decide on issues belonging to the competence of their ministry, and shall also discharge other functions provided for by law. Only another member of the Government appointed by the Prime Minister may temporarily substitute for a Minister.”
This article defines the role of a Minister. A Minister heads a ministry, decides matters within its competence and performs other functions provided by law. Only another Government member appointed by the Prime Minister may temporarily substitute for a Minister.
When the Minister of Health is on leave, another Minister appointed by the Prime Minister temporarily performs the duties – not a vice-minister.
Questions ask who may temporarily substitute for a Minister (only another Government member) and who appoints them (the Prime Minister).
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