diplomatic and consular representatives of foreign countries and other parties and to accept their letters of recall; (o) to appoint temporary commissions to advise the President on national issues and conduct investigations; (p) to hold public referendums on issues of national importance; (q) to declare national and government holidays; (r) to issue awards, medals and honorary titles, as provided by law; (s) to grant pardons or reductions of sentence as provided by law, to persons convicted of a criminal offence who have no further right of appeal; (t) to ensure that the security services comply with their obligations as provided in this Constitution; (u) to perform all other duties specifically authorized by this Constitution and by law. Government Ministries 116. (a) The President has discretion to establish all ministries required within the Government, and shall determine their areas of jurisdiction. The President shall submit all information relating to the ministries and their areas of jurisdiction to the People’s Majlis for approval. (b) The People’s Majlis may give to the President such opinions and views it has on the ministries 41