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Council of Ministers System
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King Fahd presiding over a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
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In 1953, King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz established the Council of Ministers to facilitate the Kingdom's development. In subsequent years, the addition of new ministries expanded the size of the council. Presently, the Council consists of the Prime Minister, who is the King, the First Deputy Prime minister, the Second Deputy Prime Minister, 21 ministers with portfolio and six ministers of state.
In September 1993, King Fahd introduced new bylaws to the Council of Ministers System. Under these bylaws, the Council is responsible for drafting and overseeing implementation of the internal, external, financial, economic, educational and defence policies and general affairs of the state. It functions in accordance with the Basic System of Government and the Consultative Council. It is the final authority for the nation's financial, executive and administrative affairs.
Its resolutions are not binding unless agreed upon by a majority vote. In case of a tie, the prime minister's vote is the tie-breaker. .
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