(c) (d) directing the operations of government exercising any other powers and functions as provided for in this Constitution or in any other law. (2) The Prime Minister must answer questions and respond to motions in Parliament at such times as may be prescribed in Standing Orders. 84. Cabinet (1) There must be a Cabinet consisting of the Prime Minister and not more than fifteen Ministers appointed by the Prime Minister. (2) One of the Ministers must be designated as Deputy Prime Minister. (3) The Prime Minister must normally appoint Cabinet Ministers from Members of the National Assembly, but where he or she considers it appropriate, the Prime Minister may appoint as Cabinet Ministers (a) up to three members of Senate; and (b) up to three persons who are neither Senators nor Members of the National Assembly. (4) No Minister may assume office without swearing or affirming before the President the oath of loyalty in the form set out in the First Schedule. (5) A Minister holds office at the absolute discretion of the Prime Minister provided his or her office becomes vacant: (a) (b) if he or she resigns by written notice to the Prime Minister or upon the assumption of office by a new Prime Minister. (6) The Prime Minister may not appoint any Deputy Ministers. 85. Functions of Cabinet Members of the Cabinet have the following functions: (a) to advise the Prime Minister; (b) to advise the President in matters prescribed by this Constitution; (c) to direct, coordinate and supervise the activities of government departments; (d) to be accountable to Parliament in reporting Government’s activities. 86. Tenure of office of Prime Minister The office of Prime Minister becomes vacant: (a) if he or she resigns from office by notice in writing to the President; or (b) if he or she ceases to command the support of the majority in the National Assembly and the National Assembly has, by a resolution supported by at least three-fifths of its total membership, voted for the removal of the Prime Minister from office. 43