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Functions of the legislative council

1. Legislative.

All laws proposed by the Prime Minister must be submitted to the Council for its approval. The Council may adopt amendments or alterations. Furthermore the Council may initiate legislation.

The Budget shall be submitted to the Council by the Prime Minister. In case of disagreement between the Council and the Prime Minister over the Budget the matter shall be referred to His Majesty.

Treaties and agreements or arrangements with Foreign Powers do not have to be submitted to the Council.

His Majesty has power of veto on any legislation approved by the Council. Furthermore His Majesty may in any emergency or whenever in His opinion the public interest or security requires it, enact legislation without reference to the Legislative Council. In case of any veto His Majesty shall in a message to the Council set forth the reasons for His action.

2. Administrative.

The Council may interpollate the Ministers on any matters affecting the Government. The Ministers are bound to give