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). 21