Constitution of The Bahamas

ContentsChapter VIII. The Public ServicePart II. Appointments etc., of public officers

Article 112. Appointments on transfer in respect of certain officesTransfers to overseas and foreign affairs posts

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112.

In briefGives the Prime Minister the power to make appointments by transfer to posts held outside The Bahamas and to designated posts in the foreign affairs Ministry.

(1)

Power to make appointments on transfer to the offices to which this Article applies shall vest in the Prime Minister.

The power to make appointments by transfer to the offices this Article applies to belongs to the Prime Minister.

(2)

The offices to which this Article apples are-

This Article applies to:

(a)

offices, the holders of which are required to reside outside The Bahamas for the proper discharge of their functions;

offices whose holders must live outside The Bahamas to carry out their duties properly;

(b)

such offices in the Ministry responsible for the conduct of the external affairs of The Bahamas as may, from time to time, be designated by the Prime Minister.

offices in the Ministry responsible for The Bahamas' external affairs (relations with other countries) that the Prime Minister designates from time to time.

Appointments on transfer in respect of certain officesTransfers to overseas and foreign affairs posts

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