Constitution of Norway consolidated through the 2024 amendments
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- Jurisdiction
- Norway
- Provision
- 13
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 13
During his travels within the realm, the King may delegate the administration of the
realm to the Council of State. The Council of State shall conduct the Government in the
King's name and on his behalf. It shall scrupulously observe the provisions of this
Constitution, as well as such particular directives in conformity therewith as the King may
instruct.
The matters of business shall be decided by voting, where in the event of the votes being
equal, the Prime Minister, or in his absence the highest-ranking Member of the Council of
State who is present, shall have two votes.
The Council of State shall make a report to the King on matters of business which it thus
decides.
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