Chapter 5. THE GOVERNMENT
Article 73
The Government of the Republic consists of the Prime Minister, his first deputy, deputies, [ministers and] chairmen of State committees.
The Government ensures effective leadership in the functioning of the economy, social and spiritual sphere, implementation of laws, joint resolutions of the Majlisi Milli and the Majlisi Namoyandagon, resolutions of the Majlisi Milli, resolutions of the Majlisi Namoyandagon , [and] decrees and orders of the President of Tajikistan.
After being appointed by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and approval of the decree at a joint session of Majlisi Milli and Majlisi Namoyandagon, the members of the Government take an oath before the President of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The members of the Government must have the citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan only and shall not have the right to hold another office, be deputies of representative organs, [or] engage in entrepreneurial activity with the exception of scientific, creative, and educational activity.
Article 74
The Government, in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic, issues decrees and orders, the implementation of which is obligatory on the territory of Tajikistan.
The Government surrenders its powers to a newly elected President.
In case of admission by the Government that it is incapable of functioning normally, it may submit its resignation to the President. Every member of the Government has the right to resign.
The procedure for organization, activity, and powers of the Government are determined by a constitutional law.
Article 75
The Government presents for consideration to the Majlisi Namoyandagon socioeconomic programs, issues of disbursement and receipt of State credits, provision of economic assistance to other states, proposal of the State budget and the possible amount of the State budget deficit [and] the sources of its financing.
