Briefly explain the functioning of the State Council of Ministers.

The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.

Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions. The executive functions of the State are exercised on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. Functions of State Council of Ministers are:

1. Formulation of policies.

2. Advice the Governor in appointing the Advocate-General, the Members of the State Public Service Commission, the Vice-Chancellors of the State Universities and members of various Boards and Commissions.

3. Execution of Central Laws and Decisions of the Union Government

4. Control over exchequer as a Money Bill can only be introduced by a minister.