The Council of Ministers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers with Portfolios, Ministers of State appointed by Royal Order to the council, and the king's counselors appointed to the council by Royal Order.
Members of the Council of Ministers are appointed, relieved of their duties, and their resignations accepted by royal order. The fixed term of the Council of Ministers shall be four years, during which a new council may be formed by royal order. If the term expires before the formation of the new council, the previous council shall remain active until the new council is formed. The members' duties are determined in accordance with the Basic Law of Governance. The By-laws of the Council of Ministers shall stipulate their rights.
It is stipulated that every member of the Council of Ministers shall be a Saudi national by birth and descent, well-known for righteousness and capability, and not previously convicted of a crime against religion or honor.
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