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of those members who do not support the Government, or if

there is no such person, the member who commands the support

of the largest single group of members opposed to the

Government.

38. The Leader of the Opposition shall vacate his office if

for any reason, other than a dissolution of the National

Assembly, he ceases to be a member of the House of Represent-

atives; if he is required to cease to perform his functions

as a member of the House; if after a general election he is

no longer a member of the House; or if his appointment is

revoked by the Governor-General because he is no longer able

to command the support required for his appointment.

Permanent Secretaries

39. The office of Permanent Secretary shall be a public office.

He shall be responsible for the supervision of any department

or institution of Government assigned to him. Two or more

Government departments or institutions may be placed under the

supervision of one Permanent Secretary.

The Belize Advisory Council

40. There shall be a Belize Advisory Council which shall consist

of a minimum of six members appointed by the Governor-General,

four or more on the advice of the Prime Minister after consulting

nammam the Leader of the Opposition, and two on the advice of the Prime

Minister with the concurrence of the Leader of the Opposition.

All the members of the Advisory Council must be citizens

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