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he ceases to be a member of the House of which he was a member
when he was appointed Minister; if after a general election
he is not a member of the House; or if for any other reason
he is required to cease to exercise any of his functions as a
member of either House.
34.
Whenever the Prime Minister is unable to perform his
functions by reason of illness or absence from Belize, the
Governor-General may authorise any other Minister to perform
the functions of the Prime Minister. This power shall be
exercised by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime
Minister, but in the event that it is impracticable to obtain
such advice owing to the Prime Minister's illness or absence,
the Governor-General shall act in his own deliberate judgment.
35. There shall be provision for the appointment of Deputy
Ministers and temporary Ministers.
36. The Prime Minister shall so far as is practicable attend
and preside at all Cabinet meetings, and in his absence any
other Minister that he appoints shall preside.
Leader of the Opposition
37. Except at times when there are no members of the House
of Representatives who do not support the Government, there
shall be a Leader of the Opposition who shall be appointed
by the Governor-General.
He shall be the member of the House
of Representatives who, in the deliberate judgment of the
Governor-General, is best able to command support of a majority
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