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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore s 25

s 25 Appointment of Prime Minister and Ministers

25.—(1) The President shall appoint as Prime Minister a Member of Parliament who in his judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the Members of Parliament, and shall, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, appoint other Ministers from among the Members of Parliament:Provided that, if an appointment is made while Parliament is dissolved, a person who was a Member of the last Parliament may be appointed but shall not continue to hold office after the first sitting of the next Parliament unless he is a Member thereof. (2) Appointments under this Article shall be made by the President by instrument under the public seal.

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