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Article 9 of the Saudi Council of Ministers Law

المادة 9 من نظام مجلس الوزراء

Article 9 sets the Council of Ministers' term at no more than four years, during which it is reconstituted by royal order, and it continues its work if the term ends before reconstitution.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

مدة مجلس الوزراء لا تزيد عن أربع سنوات يتم خلالها إعادة تشكيله بأمر ملكي، وفي حالة انتهاء المدة قبل إعادة تشكيله يستمر في أداء عمله حتى إعادة التشكيل.

This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers

Article 9 explained in plain English

This article sets a time limit for the Council of Ministers' term, while ensuring the State's work continues:

  • Maximum term: the Council's term does not exceed four years.
  • Reconstitution: the Council is reconstituted within this period by royal order. The text makes four years a ceiling and does not prevent reconstitution before it is reached.
  • Continuity of work: if the term ends before the reconstitution order is issued, the Council continues its work until it is reconstituted, so no vacuum arises in the executive authority.

This article complements Article 8, which makes appointment of members, their relief and acceptance of their resignations by royal order; Article 8 concerns members individually, while Article 9 concerns the Council as a whole body.

The continuity provision is of practical importance: decisions taken by the Council after the term ends and before it is reconstituted come from a Council that continues its work by the text of the Law. The article places no special restrictions on the Council's work in that period, so none should be assumed.

Practical example

Sarah followed a news report about a royal order reconstituting the Council of Ministers, and wondered what the position would be if it were delayed past four years. Article 9 makes clear that the existing Council continues its work until it is reconstituted.

Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.

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Frequently asked questions about Article 9 of the Saudi Council of Ministers Law

How long is the term of the Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia?

Its term does not exceed four years, during which it is reconstituted by royal order.

What happens if the Council's term ends and it is not reconstituted?

The Council continues its work until it is reconstituted.

Can the Council of Ministers be reconstituted before four years?

The text makes the term no more than four years, during which it is reconstituted, so four years is a maximum.

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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.