Addition of a minister

The Government is entitled, on the basis of a proposal by the (Amendment No. 11) Prime Minister, to add an additional minister to the Government. Once the Government has decided to add a minister, it shall inform the Knesset thereof, and of the duties of the additional Minister, or the spheres of activity for which he is responsible. Upon the approval of the notification by the Knesset, the additional Minister shall take office, and as soon as possible after the approval shall make the declaration of allegiance.