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The Montserrat Constitution Order 1989
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Performance of functions of Chief Minister in certain events.
13.—(1) If the office of Chief Minister falls vacant while the Legislative Council is dissolved or the Chief Minister is unable, by reason of his illness or absence from Montserrat, to perform the functions of his office, the Governor may, by instrument under the public seal, authorise any other Minister to perform the functions conferred on the Chief Minister by this Constitution (other than the functions conferred upon him by subsection (3) of this section).
(2) The Governor may, by instrument under the public seal, revoke any authority given under this section.
(3) The powers conferred upon the Governor by this section shall be exercised by him acting in his discretion if the office of Chief Minister is vacant or if, in his judgment, it is impracticable to obtain the Chief Minister’s advice owing to his illness or absence, and in any other case shall be exercised in accordance with the advice of the Chief Minister.
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