64. Special and Ordinary Powers of the Head of the Province
The running of elections within the Province should be a special responsibility of the Head of the Province and he should be empowered to take all necessary steps to ensure free and impartial elections.
The appointment of Election Tribunals should vest in the Head of the Province in the exercise of his discretion.
65. Protection for the Head of the Province
(1) The Head of the Province should not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by him in the exercise and performance of those powers and duties.
(2) No criminal proceedings whatsoever should be instituted or continued against the Head of the Province in any court as long as he holds office.
(3) No process for the arrest, imprisonment or appearance of the Head of the Province should issue from any court as long as he holds office.
(4) No civil proceedings in which relief is claimed against the Head of the Province should be instituted during his term of office in respect of any act done or purporting to be done by him in his personal capacity whether before or after he entered upon his office as Head of the Province until the expiration of 60 days next after notice in writing has been sent to the Head of the Province or left at his office stating the nature of the proceedings, the cause of action therefore, the name, description and place of residence of the party by whom such proceedings are to be instituted and the relief which he claims.
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
66. Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Heads of Provinces
The Head of a Province should appoint as Chief Minister a person who, in his opinion, commands the majority in the Provincial Legislature.
The other Ministers should be appointed by the Head of the Province on the advice of the Chief Minister of the Province.
In matters of appointment and dismissal of Ministers, the Head of the Province should act under the supervision and control of the Head of the state.
67. Oath of Ministers
The Ministers in the Provinces should be required to take oaths of allegiance office and secrecy.
68. Joint Responsibility of Ministers to the Provincial Legislature
The Ministers in the Provinces should be jointly responsible to their respective Legislatures.
