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Article (16) Where the Heir Apparent, at the time he is named Amir of the State, is less than eighteen (18) years of age according to the Gregorian calendar, the reins of Government shall be conferred upon a Regency Council to be appointed by the Council of the Ruling Family. -15- The Regency Council shall be composed of a chairman and not less than three and not more than five Members; and the chairman and the majority of Members shall be from amongst the Ruling Family.