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147. Normal term of office. (1) Unless he earlier— a Minister (including the Prime Minister) holds office until the next appointment of a Prime Minister. (2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(b)— (a) a Prime Minister who resigns; and (b) a Ministry that resigns collectively, shall continue in office until the appointment of the next Prime Minister. (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(c), a Minister who— PNG National Legislation This is an official copy of the Legislation of PNG (a) ceases, by reason of a general election, to be a member of th e Parliament; bu t (b) remains otherwise qualified to be a member of the Parliament, shall continue in office until the next appointment of a Prime Minister.