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Constitution of the Independent
State of Samoa
of all other papers laid before Cabinet at the time
when they are circulated to Ministers; and
(b) to furnish such information relating to the
administration of the affairs of Samoa and
proposals for legislation as the Head of State may
call for.
28. Oath of office - The Head of State and each member of
the Council of Deputies shall, before assuming the functions of
his or her office, take and subscribe before the Chief Justice an
oath in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
29. Public Seal - The Head of State shall keep and use the
Public Seal of Samoa.
30. Secretary to Head of State - There shall be a Secretary
to the Head of State.
PART IV
EXECUTIVE
31. Executive power - (1) The executive power of Samoa
shall vest in the Head of State and shall be exercised by him or
her under the provisions of this Constitution.
(2) Nothing in clause (1) shall prevent Parliament from
conferring by Act functions on authorities other than the Head of
State.
32. Cabinet - (1) There shall be a Cabinet of Ministers, who
shall have the general direction and control of the executive
government of Samoa and shall be collectively responsible
therefore to Parliament.
(2) Cabinet shall be appointed as follows:
(a) the Head of State shall appoint a Prime Minister to
preside over Cabinet a Member of Parliament
who commands the confidence of a majority of
the Members of Parliament;
(b) the Head of State shall, acting on the advice of the
Prime Minister, appoint not fewer than eight nor