The Council of Ministers is a regulatory body presided over by the King.

The city of Riyadh is the seat of the Council of Ministers. Meetings of the Council may be held in other locations in the Kingdom.

A member of the Council of Ministers shall:

a) be a Saudi national by descent and upbringing;

b) be well known for being upright and competent; and

c) not have been convicted of a crime impinging on religion or honor

Members of the Council of Ministers may not assume their duties until they take the following oath: “I swear by Almighty Allah to be loyal to my religion, then to my King and my country. I swear not to reveal any of the State’s secrets, to protect its interests and laws, and to perform my duties with honesty, integrity, and sincerity.”

Membership of the Council of Ministers may not be combined with any other government post, unless it is deemed necessary by the Prime Minister.

A member of the Council of Ministers may not, while in office, buy or lease, directly or through a proxy, or by public auction, any of the properties of the State. He may not sell or rent any of his property to the government. Furthermore, he may not engage in any commercial or financial activities or accept board membership in any company.

Meetings of the Council of Ministers are presided over by the Prime Minister (the King), or one of his deputies. The resolutions of the Council of Ministers shall become final upon the King’s approval.

Members of the Council of Ministers shall be appointed, relieved from office, and have their resignations accepted by royal order. Their responsibilities shall be specified in accordance with Articles 57 and 58 of the Basic Law of Governance.

The Internal Regulations of the Council shall stipulate their rights.

The term of the Council of Ministers shall not exceed four years, during which a new Council shall be reconstituted by royal order. If the term expires before the reconstitution of the new Council, the current Council shall continue performing its duties until the new one is reconstituted.