www.lawcommission.gov.np Provided that in case the Chief Minister dies, the senior-most Minister shall act as the Chief Minister until a new Chief Minister is appointed. 170. Non-Member of Provincial Assembly may Become Minister: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (9) of Article 168, the Chief of Province may, on the recommendation of the Chief Minister, appoint any person who is not a member of the Provincial Assembly as a Minister. (2) A Minister appointed pursuant to clause (1) shall be required to become a member of the Provincial Assembly within six months from the date of taking an oath by him or her. (3) In the event of failure to become a member of the Provincial Assembly within the period referred to in clause (2), he or she shall not be eligible to be reappointed to the office of Minister during the term of the then Provincial Assembly. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1), a person who has lost the election to the then Provincial Assembly shall not be eligible to be appointed to the office of Minister pursuant to clause (1) during the term of such Provincial Assembly. 171. Remuneration and other Facilities of Chief Minister and Minister: The remuneration and other facilities of the Chief Minister and Ministers shall be as provided for in a provincial Act, and until such Act is made, shall be as specified by the Provincial Government. 172. Oath: The Chief Minister and Ministers shall, before assuming their respective offices, take an oath of office and secrecy before the Chief of Province, and Ministers of State and Assistant Ministers, before the Chief Minister, as provided for in the provincial law. 173. To Give Information to Chief of Province: The Chief Minister shall inform the Chief of Province about the following matters:(a) Resolutions of the Provincial Council of Ministers; (b) Bills to be introduced in the Provincial Assembly; (c) Such other necessary information as commanded by the Chief of Province on matters set forth in clauses (a) and (b); and 90