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Law No. 424-Z “On the Council of Ministers”.

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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Law primarily focuses on the structure, functions, and accountability of the Council of Ministers. It outlines the Council's accountability to the President and its responsibility to the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for regular reporting on its activities at least quarterly. The legal framework establishes the Council's role in state governance, detailing its composition, which includes the Prime Minister, deputy ministers, and heads of state committees, thereby reinforcing the principles of executive governance and administrative oversight. The document specifies that the Council of Ministers may create permanent or temporary commissions to prepare proposals on state management issues and to develop draft resolutions. It mandates that the Council must align its decisions with the law within six months, ensuring compliance from subordinate state bodies. Additionally, it outlines the Council's responsibilities in formulating and implementing domestic and foreign policy, coordinating international relations, and ensuring adherence to international treaties, thereby establishing a clear framework for governmental action and policy execution. Implementation mechanisms include the Council's obligation to ensure that subordinate state bodies align their regulatory acts with the law. The document emphasizes the importance of legal compliance and the need for the Council to take necessary measures for effective law enforcement. Secondary themes include the procedural aspects of decision-making within the Council, the establishment of commissions for specific tasks, and the requirement for stakeholder involvement in the legislative process, reflecting a structured approach to governance and policy implementation.
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force ten days after its official publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
ЗАКОН РЕСПУБЛИКИ БЕЛАРУСЬ 23 июля 2008 г. № 424-З О Совете Министров Республики Беларусь.