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A principal reason why an acting appointment is also made is because of the likelihood or possibility that the substantive Minister, whilst overseas, attending to his duties or undergoing medical treatment, might suddenly DROP DEAD thus his departure will not adversely affect the smooth and continuing operation and effectiveness of his portfolios - in his case, many, many PORTFOLIOS In our recent post we referred to Para 72 of the Manual of Cabinet Procedure, p12, that clearly stipulates, under ‘Absence from Fiji or from Duty’ that Ministers who wish to be absent from Fiji or to absent themselves from their duties must obtain permission from the Prime Minister. Application for leave of absence from his/her duties or for permission to leave Fiji should be submitted through the Secretary to Cabinet. The application should be accompanied by a recommendation regarding the responsibilities of the Minister’s portfolio during the absence. As a matter of courtesy Ministers whose absence from Fiji has been approved by the Prime Minister should inform the President.
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