Fourth Section
UNDER-SECRETARIES OF STATE

Article 124
The President may appoint to a ministerial department one or more under-secretaries of state who, in cases the Minister deems necessary, may act as Minister in his stead, observant of his directions. The under-secretary of state is on that account responsible to the President, without prejudice to the responsibility of the Minister.

Article 125
On assuming office, the ministers and under-secretaries of state shall take the following oath or make the following promise before the President:

“I swear (promise) that in order to be appointed minister I have not given or promised, nor will I give or promise, anything, directly or indirectly, to anyone whomsoever, under whatsoever name or pretext.
I swear (promise) that in order to do or to refrain from doing anything whatsoever in this office, I will not accept, directly or indirectly, any promises or presents from anyone whomsoever.
I swear (promise) that I will faithfully perform all the duties which the office of a minister lays upon me.
I swear (promise) that I will promote the well=bing of Suriname to the best of my abilities.
I swear (promise) obedience to the Constitution and all other legal rules.
I swear (promise) allegiance to the Republic of Suriname.
So help me, God Almighty (That I declare and promise).”

Article 126
The law regulates the financial provisions for the benefit of the ministers, the under-secretaries of state, and former ministers and former under-secretaries of state and of their surviving relatives.

Article 127
The Rules of Order of the Council of Ministers shall be determined by administrative measure.