Government of Mongolia
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Government of Mongolia | |
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Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар | |
Overview | |
Established | 29 December 1911 (as the Government of the Bogd Khanate of Mongolia) 21 July 1992 (current form) |
State | Mongolia |
Leader | Prime Minister |
Appointed by | State Great Khural |
Ministries | 16 |
Responsible to | State Great Khural |
Headquarters | Ulaanbaatar |
Website | mongolia.gov.mn |
Politics portal |
The Government of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар, Mongol Ulsyn Zasgiin gazar) is the highest executive body and national cabinet of Mongolia. It conisist Prime minister and other members. The Prime minister is designated by the State Great Khural, and the remaining members are appointed and dismissed by the Prime Minister. The government is collectively responsible to the State Great Khural and must resign if a motion of no confidence is adopted by the State Great Khural. The State Great Khural determines the structure and composition of the government by submission of Prime Minister. The government is one of the 3 subjects that have the right to initiate laws. [1]
Powers
[edit]As defined in the constitution, government shall enforce the laws of the State, in accordance with the common functions to manage the economic, social and cultural structure shall exercise the following main/full powers:[1]
- Organize and ensure nation-wide enforcement of Constitution and other laws;
- Develop a comprehensive policy on science and technology, guidelines for economic and social development, and state budget, credit and fiscal plans, and submit them to the State Great Khural;
- Elaborate and implement measures on sectoral, inter-sectoral, as well as regional development matters;
- Implement measures on environmental protection, and on proper use of natural resources and ecological restoration;
- Controls and manages central organs of state administration (ministries) and directs local administrative organs;
- Ensure national security and strengthen the defense capabilities;
- Take measures for the protection of human rights and freedoms, strengthening of public order, and prevention of crime;
- Implement foreign policy;
- conclude and implement international treaties to which Mongolia is party in consultation with and subsequent ratification by the State Great Khural, as well as to conclude and abrogate inter-governmental treaties.[1]
Current Cabinet
[edit]The current cabinet, headed by Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene was formed on 29 January, 2021,[2] succeeding the Second cabinet of Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh. When the cabinet was first established, it had 14 ministries, keeping the same number of ministries as the previous cabinet. In 2022, with the creation of two new ministries,[3] Ministry of Economy and Development and Ministry of Digital Development and Communications, it currently has 16 ministries. In 2022, due to the amendment of the Constitution, members of the Parliament can serve as members of the cabinet without any limit. A cabinet reshuffle occurred, and 9 members of the State Great Khural were appointed as members of the cabinet.[4]Currently, 16 out of 22 ministers, including the prime minister, are members of the parliament.
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Constitution of Mongolia". legalinfo.mn. 1992-01-13. Retrieved 2024-06-18. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Ministers of new cabinet appointed". Montsame. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Mongolia Country Report 2024". bti-project.org. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Mongolia Unveils New Pro-Business Cabinet". The Diplomat. 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
External links
[edit]- Official website of the Mongolian government (English available)