H.H. The Emir appoints the prime minister and ministers , he accepts their resignations and relieve them from their posts by Emiri Decree .He may entrust the tasks of one ministry or more to a minister or the prime minister in accordance with the Emiri Decree designating the appointment .The formation of cabinet is by Emiri Decree upon a proposal by the prime minister.

The prime minister chairs the sessions and discussions of the council and supervises over the coordination of works of the different ministries with a view to achieving the unity and integration among all government organs .The prime minister signs, on behalf of the council of ministers, the resolutions issued by the council .

The Council of Ministers, being the supreme executive authority in the country, is mandated to monitor all the internal and external affairs within its jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of the laws and statutes.

The council is particularly entrusted with the following tasks:

1- Proposes draft laws and decrees which are referred to the Advisory Council (Majilis AL Shura) to debate them before being submitted to H.H. the Emir for ratification and issuing in accordance with the provisions of the current statutes.
2- Endorses resolutions and regulations prepared by the individual ministries within their mandates.
3- Supervises the implementation of laws, statutes, resolution, regulations and court judgements.
4- Creates and organizes the governments organs and public institutions, in accordance with the law.
5- Monitors state financial and administrative systems.
6- Supervises the behavior and work of the civil servants.
7- Creates the systems necessary for the upholding of state security and public order.
8- Monitors State finances and prepares the state draft budget.
9- Endorses economic projects and the means of implementation thereof.
10- Supervises the protection of state interests abroad, including international relation and foreign policy, in accordance with the law.
11- Prepares,at the beginning of each fiscal year, a detailed report on the most salient achievements accomplished at the internal and external levels,together with a plan delineating the optimal means to achieve the comprehensive development of the state , the provision of conditions leading to its progress and prosperity, and the consolidation of peace and security therein in accordance with the fundamental principles directing the policy of the state which are provided for in the statutes.The report shall be submitted to H.H. The Emir for ratification.
12- Performs any other duties provided for in the statutes or laws.