69.- 1. There shall be a Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda who shall be appointed by the Governor-General.

2. Whenever there is occasion for the appointment of a Prime Minister, the Governor-General shall appoint as Prime Minister-

a. a member of the House who is the leader in the House of the political party that commands the support of the majority of members of the House; or

b. where it appears to him that such party does not have an undisputed leader in the House or that no party commands the support of such a majority, the member of the House who in his judgement is most likely to command the support of the majority of members of the House,

and is willing to accept the office of Prime Minister.

3. Subject to the provision of section 82 of this Constitution and subsection (4) of this section there shall be, in addition to the office of Prime Minister, such other offices of Minister (including Minister of State) of the Government as may be established by Parliament or, subject to the provisions of any law enacted by Parliament, by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.

4. The Ministers other than the Prime Minister shall be such persons as the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, shall appoint from among the members of the House and of the Senate.

5. If occasion arises for making appointment to the office of Prime Minister or any other Minister while Parliament is dissolved, then, notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a person who was a member of the House immediately before the dissolution may be appointed as Prime Minister or any other Minister and a person who was a Senator immediately before the dissolution may be appointed as any Minister other than Prime Minister.

6. Appointments under this section shall be made by instrument under the Public Seal.