Why is the prime minister so important

Over the course of time, the King has chaired the Council less and less, so that the political role of the Prime Minister has increased, though without establishing his priority. For years, he combined this office with another portfolio. His post also became more complex, as he is generally the leader of a coalition, and consequently has to act as a mediator between ministers from different parties. We will have to wait for the reform of to see the title of Prime Minister recognised in the Constitution Art.

The post of the Prime Minister can never be combined by other paid work in a state or municipal service, except for the post of Saeima Deputy or in academic staff of educational establishments. The Prime Minister may not be in any post or work in private companies or institutions funded from the state budget or benefiting from the public sector.

The Prime Minister is not allowed to win a public procurement contract or gain concessions. In case of resignation the Prime Minister informs about the fact the President and the Saeima Chairperson, who shall put the resignation announcement on the agenda of the nearest Saeima plenary meeting. Prime Minister has the right to request resignation of a minister including Deputy Prime Minister and state ministers. The Prime Minister shall invite other persons to replace the resigned ministers, and inform the Cabinet, the President and Saeima Chairperson about the changes.

The invited persons shall take the office of a minister only after receiving a confidence vote by the Saeima. Contents Responsibilities Current role holder Previous holders Announcements. As leader of the UK government the Prime Minister also: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies chooses members of the government is the principal government figure in the House of Commons As Minister for the Union , the Prime Minister works to ensure that all of government is acting on behalf of the entire United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

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