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(1)The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Ministers from among the members of the Parliament.
(2)The First Minister shall not seek Her Majesty’s approval for any appointment under this section without the agreement of the Parliament.
(3)A Minister appointed under this section—
(a)shall hold office at Her Majesty’s pleasure,
(b)may be removed from office by the First Minister,
(c)may at any time resign and shall do so if the Parliament resolves that the Scottish Executive no longer enjoys the confidence of the Parliament,
(d)if he resigns, shall cease to hold office immediately, and
(e)shall cease to hold office if he ceases to be a member of the Parliament otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution.
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