Constitution of Zimbabwe (as amended by Constitution Amendment No. 19) (f) to make progress reports to Cabinet on matters related to the periodic review mechanism. 20.1.6 Composition of the Executive (1) There shall be a President, which Office shall continue to be occupied by President Robert Gabriel Mugabe. (2) There shall be two (2) Vice Presidents, who will be nominated by the President and/or Zanu-PF. (3) There shall be a Prime Minister, which Office shall be occupied by Mr Morgan Tsvangirai. (4) There shall be two (2) Deputy Prime Ministers, one (1) from MDC-T and one (1) from the MDC-M. (5) There shall be thirty-one (31) Ministers, with fifteen (15) nominated by ZANU PF, thirteen (13) by MDC-T and three (3) by MDC-M. (6) There shall be fifteen (15) Deputy Ministers, with (eight) 8 nominated by ZANU PF, six (6) by MDC-T and one (1) by MDC-M. (7) Ministers and Deputy Ministers may be relieved of their duties only after consultation among the leaders of all the political parties participating in the Inclusive Government. 20.1.7 Senior Government appointments The Parties agree that with respect to occupants of senior Government positions, such as Permanent Secretaries and Ambassadors, the leadership in Government, comprising the President, the Vice-Presidents, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers, will consult and agree on such prior to their appointment. 20.1.8 Parliament Persons appointed to the posts of Vice-President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and who are not already Members of Parliament, become ex officio members of the House of Assembly. Should persons so appointed be already members of Parliament, then the Party of which that person is a member or nominee shall have the right to nominate a non-constituency member of the relevant House. 20.1.9 Senate (a) The President shall, in his discretion, appoint five (5) persons to the existing positions of Presidential senatorial appointments. (b) There shall be created an additional six (6) appointed senatorial posts, which shall be filled by persons appointed by the President, 4 of whom will be nominated by MDC-T and 2 by MDC-M. 20.1.10 Filling of vacancies In the event of any vacancy arising in respect of posts referred to in clauses 20.1.6 and 20.1.9 above, such vacancy shall be filled by a nominee of the Party which held that position prior to the vacancy arising.”. - 132 -