Article 37 Temporary Ministers

Whenever a Minister (other than the Premier) is absent from Montserrat or otherwise unable to perform the functions of his or her office, the Governor may, by instrument under the public seal, appoint a person who is an elected member of the Legislative Assembly (or, if the Assembly is dissolved, was such a member immediately before the dissolution) to be a temporary Minister.

Subject to section 34, a person appointed under this section shall hold office until he or she is notified by the Governor that the circumstances giving rise to the appointment have ceased to exist.

The powers conferred on the Governor by this section shall be exercised by him or her in accordance with the advice of the Premier.