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With the help of Allah the Almighty
We, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
after perusal of the Basic Law of Governance issued by Royal Order O/90 dated 27 Sha’ban 1412 [2 March 1992],
after perusal of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993],
after perusal of Royal Order 36347 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [8 March 2019],
and after perusal of the Statutes Committee Minutes 15 dated 23 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1445 [31 May 2024],
and in pursuance of public interest,
we hereby order the following
First
The enforcement of the provisions of article 11(b) of the Law of the Council of Ministers issued by Royal Order O/13 dated 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1414 [21 August 1993], regarding the exercise by the vice minister of the powers and functions of the minister in his absence, must be as follows:
1. The general vice minister replaces the minister.
2. In the event of the vacancy or absence of the position of the general vice minister, the most senior competent vice ministers replace the minister unless any of them occupies a higher rank.
3. In the absence of a general or competent vice minister, the acting minister replaces the minister.
In all cases, the minister may submit a request to determine who replaces him from among his general or competent vices, and he may agree with the acting minister to exercise some of these powers and tasks, provided that the minister—after agreement with the acting minister—informs the Prime Minister of this.
Second
The provisions of clause First of Our order must not prejudice the provisions of any special statutory provision.
Third
This order of Ours hereby replaces Royal Order 36347 dated 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1440 [8 March 2019].
Fourth
This order of Ours must be communicated to the competent entities for adoption and implementation.
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Issued on: 18 Dhu Al-Hijja 1445
Corresponding to: 24 June 2024
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5037 issued on 5 July 2024.
