d) To propose to the President of the Republic the submission to referendum of relevant issues of national interest; e) To propose to the President of the Republic the appointment of ambassadors, permanent representatives and special envoys; 3. The Government has exclusive legislative powers on matters concerning its own organisation and functioning, as well as on the direct and indirect management of the State. Section 116 (Competencies of the Council of Ministers) It is incumbent upon the Council of Ministers: a) To define the general guidelines of the government policy as well as those for its implementation; b) To deliberate on a request for a vote of confidence from the National Parliament; c) To approve bills and draft resolutions; d) To approve statutes, as well as international agreements that are not required to be submitted to the National Parliament; e) To approve actions by the Government that involve an increase or decrease in public revenues or expenditures; f) To approve plans. Section 117 (Competencies of members of the Government) 1. 1.It is incumbent upon the Prime Minister: a) To be the Head of Government; b) To chair the Council of Ministers; c) To lead and guide the general policy of the Government and co-ordinate the activities of all Ministers, without prejudice to the direct responsibility of each Minister for his or her respective governmental department. d) To keep the President of the Republic informed on matters of domestic and foreign policy of the Government;