22 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

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