The Council of Deputies may not be dissolved for the same reasons
again.1
Article 43
The King may conduct a popular referendum on important laws
and issues connected with the interests of the State. The issue on
which the referendum has been held is considered to have been
agreed upon if approved by a majority of those who cast their
votes. The result of the referendum shall be binding on all and
effective from the date it is declared and it shall be published in the
Official Gazette.
Section 2
The Executive Authority
Council of Ministers-Ministers
Article 44
The Council of Ministers shall consist of the Prime Minister and a
number of Ministers.
Article 45
a. The incumbent of a Ministry must be a Bahraini, aged not less
than thirty (30) years by the Gregorian Calendar and must enjoy
full political and civil rights. Unless otherwise provided, the
provisions pertaining to Ministers apply also to the Prime Minister.
b. The salaries of the Prime Minister and Ministers shall be laid
down by law.
Article 46 (Amended)
1
Amended by the constitutional amendments of 3rd May 2012. (Issued in the
Official Gazette No. (3050) of 3rd May 2012).
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