The Bahamas Independence Order 1973 No. 1080

SCHEDULE TO THE ORDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

CHAPTER VI THE EXECUTIVE

Performance of functions of Prime Minister during absence, illness or suspension

75.—(1) Whenever the Prime Minister is absent from The Bahamas or is unable by reasons of illness or of the provisions of paragraph (4) of Article 74 of this Constitution to perform the functions conferred upon him by this Constitution, the Governor-General may authorise some other member of the Cabinet to perform those functions (other than the functions conferred by this Article) and that member may perform those functions until his authority is revoked by the Governor-General.

(2) The powers of the Governor-General under this Article shall be exercised by him in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister:

Provided that if the Governor-General considers that it is impracticable to obtain the advice of the Prime Minister owing to his absence or illness, or if the Prime Minister is unable to tender advice by reason of the provisions of paragraph (4) of Article 74 of this Constitution, the Governor-General may exercise those powers without the advice of the Prime Minister.