Article 77: First: The conditions for assuming the post of the Prime Minister shall be the same as those for the President of the Republic, provided that he has a college degree or its equivalent and is over thirty-five years of age. Second: The conditions for assuming the post of Minister shall be the same as those for members of the Council of Representatives, provided that he holds a college degree or its equivalent. Article 78: The Prime Minister is the direct executive authority responsible for the general policy of the State and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. He directs the Council of Ministers, presides over its meetings, and has the right to dismiss the Ministers, with the consent of the Council of Representatives. Article 79: The Prime Minister and members of the Council of Ministers shall take the constitutional oath before the Council of Representatives according to the language stipulated in Article 50 of the Constitution. Article 80: The Council of Ministers shall exercise the following powers: First: To plan and execute the general policy and general plans of the State and oversee the work of the ministries and departments not associated with a ministry. Second: To propose bills. Third: To issue rules, instructions, and decisions for the purpose of implementing the law. Fourth: To prepare the draft of the general budget, the closing account, and the development plans. Fifth: To recommend to the Council of Representatives that it approve the appointment of undersecretaries, ambassadors, state senior officials, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and his deputies, division commanders or higher, the Director of the National Intelligence Service, and heads of security institutions. Sixth: To negotiate and sign international agreements and treaties, or designate any person to do so.