Article 47

Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco

2011Constitution de 2011 · Dahir 1-11-91

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The King shall appoint the Head of Government from within the political party which has come first in the elections of the members of the House of Representatives, and in the light of their results. On the proposal of the Head of Government, He shall appoint the members of the government. The King may, on His own initiative, and after consultation with the Head of Government, terminate the functions of one or more members of the government. The Head of Government may request the King to terminate the functions of one or more members of the government. The Head of Government may request the King to terminate the functions of one or more members of the government by reason of their individual or collective resignation. Following the resignation of the Head of Government, the King shall terminate the functions of the whole government. The government whose functions have been terminated shall dispatch current affairs until the formation of a new government.