The Council of State is a constitutional physique established to counsel the President of the nation within the efficiency of his features.
The Council consists of 25 members, together with former public officers, regional representatives and presidential appointees.
Established beneath Article 89 of the 1992 structure of the nation, the Council is mandated with the function of advising the President, Judiciary Parliament and different State establishments on nationwide points, contemplating payments handed by Parliament, in addition to making suggestions on appointments and different issues.
The Council performs a vital function within the nation’s governance construction by offering steering and recommendation to the President in ensuring knowledgeable decision-making.
Nevertheless, in keeping with the Structure, the appointment of a member of the Council of State could also be terminated by the President on grounds of acknowledged misbehaviour or when the particular person is unable to carry out his features arising from infirmity of physique or thoughts, and with the prior approval of Parliament.
The members of the council embrace former Chief Justice, Chief of Defence Workers, and Inspector-Common of Police, one consultant from every of Ghana’s 16 areas, President of the Nationwide Home of Chiefs and 11 presidential appointees.
The representatives from every area of the nation is elected in accordance with laws made by the Electoral Commission beneath article 51 of the nation’s Structure by an electoral school which comprise two representatives from every of the districts within the area who have been nominated by the District Assemblies within the area.
The Council meets not less than 4 occasions a 12 months and can also convene on the request of the President, Parliament, or not less than 5 members.
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