Constitution of Norway consolidated through the 2024 amendments
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- Norway
- Provision
- 12
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- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Provision text
Official sourceArticle 12
The King himself chooses a Council from among Norwegian citizens who are entitled to
vote. This Council shall consist of a Prime Minister and at least seven other Members.
The King apportions the business among the Members of the Council of State as he
deems appropriate. Under extraordinary circumstances, besides the ordinary Members of the
Council of State, the King may summon other Norwegian citizens, although no Members of
the Storting, to take a seat in the Council of State.
Husband and wife, parent and child or two siblings may never sit at the same time in the
Council of State.
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