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The imposing Maiwand Monu- ment in Maiwand Wat. PROVINCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Article 71. In the chief town of each Governor's Province, whether Naib-ul-Hukumat, Hukumat-i-Ala or Hukumat-i-Kalan, an advisory Committee will be set up. Article 72. The mode of selection, number of members and duties of this committee are set forth in a separate law passed for the purpose. DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF MINISTERS Article 73. The administration of the country is carried out by Ministers, who are selected by the Prime Minister and approved by His Majesty. Article 74. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Cabinet, and in his absence the Minister in charge of the Prime Minister's office will perform the duties of Chairman. Article 75. Only a Muslim Afghan subject is eligible for appointment as Minister. Article 76. Ministers are responsible to the National Assembly as regards the policy of the Government in general, and of the Ministry under their charge in particular. His Majesty the King is, therefore, free from all responsibility. Article 77. The responsibility of Ministers and the policy relating to them will be fixed by law. Article 78. Ministers dispose of matters within their powers, and submit those beyond their powers to the Prime Minister, who deals with them up to the limit of his authority, and submits such cases as may be beyond his powers for the orders of His Majesty the King. Article 79. When a Minister is suspected of an offence connected with his official duties he will be tried at the Diwan-i-Ali (Supreme Court). Charges against a Minister in his private capacity will be referred to the Courts of Justice as in the case of other subjects. Article 80. A Minister under accusation 79