Portuguese Council of Ministers

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Portugal's Council of Ministers (Portuguese: Conselho de Ministros, pron. IPA: [kõ'seʎu dɨ mi'niʃtɾuʃ] or [kõ'sɐʎu dɨ mɨ'niʃtɾuʃ) is a collegial body presided over by the Prime Minister. All ministers are members of the council of ministers, and when the prime minister finds it fit, state secretaries can also attend its meetings.

[edit] Functions

The Council of Ministers discusses and approves bill to be submitted to the Assembly of the Republic and decrees and resolutions.

[edit] Current Council of Ministers

As of February 20, 2007, the Council of Ministers consists of the following:

[edit] See also

• Cabinet (government)
• Politics of Portugal

[edit] External links

• Government of Portugal Official Website

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