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For the exercise of executive power the President of the Republic appoints the ministers who make up the Council of Ministers. There are eleven ministries in Cyprus today:
- Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment,
- Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism,
- Ministry of Communications and Works,
- Ministry of Defence,
- Ministry of Education and Culture,
- Ministry of Finance,
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
- Ministry of Health,
- Ministry of the Interior,
- Ministry of Justice and Public Order,
- Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance.
Each Minister as the head of his Ministry is responsible for the implementation of the laws relating to his competence, for the administration and organisation of the services which come under his Ministry and for the preparation of the part of the budget which refers to it.
The Council of Ministers generally directs and controls the governing of the Republic, co-ordinates and supervises public services, supervises and disposes of the property of the Republic and draws up the budget and bills before they are put before the House of Representatives.
In the case or war or other public danger, the Council of Ministers has the power to decide to declare a state of emergency. In this case, as also for any other decision of the Council of Ministers which relates to internal matters, defence and security, the President has the right of decisive veto which is exercised within 48 hours from the day on which he was informed of the decision.
The Council of Ministers is summoned by the President of the Republic, who also draws up the agenda of the meetings._______________________________________________
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