The constitution and laws of Barbados
Performance of Prime Minister's functions in certain events
67. 1. Whenever the Prime Minister is unable, by reason of his illness
or absence from Barbados, to perform the functions of his office, the Governor
General may, by instrument under the Public Seal, authorize any other Minister
who is a member of the House of Assembly to perform the functions conferred on
the Prime Minister by this Constitution (other than the functions conferred by
subsection (3)).
2. The Governor General may, by instrument under the Public Seal, revoke any
authority given under this section.
3. The powers conferred on the Governor General by this section shall be
exercised by him acting in his discretion if in his opinion it is impracticable
to obtain the advice of the Prime Minister owing to the Prime Minister's
illness or absence, and in any other case shall be exercised by the Governor
General in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.
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