Question

function of chief Minister​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.He recommends to the governor on who to appoint as ministers

2.He designates or reshuffles the portfolios of the ministers

3.He can ask a minister to resign

Meeting of the council of ministers is headed by him

4.All activities of the ministers are guided and controlled by the Chief Minister

If he resigns, the entire council of ministers collapses.

Answer 2

Answer:

The functions of the Chief Minister are as follows:

1. Creation of the State Executive: After proving the majority, the Chief Minister forms his/her Council of Ministers. This is a challenging task because, in order to make the Council more representative, various regions and social groups (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Castes, Women, and Minorities, etc.) have to be accommodated. If no party secures a clear majority, different parties can come together to form the government. In such cases, the Chief Minister has to perform the difficult task of giving a place to all the constituent parties in the alliance.

2. Distribution of portfolios: After the formation of the Council of Ministers, the Chief Minister has to distribute portfolios among the ministers. While distributing portfolios, he/she has to consider the political experience, administrative skills, awareness of public opinion, leadership qualities, etc.

3. Coordination between Ministries/Departments: The Chief Minister, along with his council of ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister bears the ultimate responsibility for the efficient administration. The absence of cooperation and coordination between Departments can affect the working of the government. Therefore, the Chief Minister has to resolve conflicts between Departments and ensure that they work towards the same goal and in the same direction.

4. Leader of the State: Just as the Prime Minister leads the country, the Chief Minister leads the state. The Chief Minister has to make new policies by taking note of the problems and concerns of people and work towards the welfare of the people of the state. The people look at the Chief Minister as a problem solver. The Chief Minister intervenes in issues facing the state and comforts the people.