The Council of Dicasteries is presided over by the Claustral Prior of the Abbatial State who assumes the office of Prime Minister and is made up of Monks, Presbyters, Converse or Laymen who have been chosen directly by His Most Reverend Highness the Prince Abbot. The Councillors of the Dicasteries perform specific tasks to assist the Prince in the performance of his temporal functions. The duties and assignments are conferred for three years and are renewable and/or cumulative. The Prime Minister verifies the proper performance of the mandates conferred by making a six-monthly report to the Prince Abbot. The Council of Ministries consists of at least three councillors, the ministerial mandates are divided as follows
- Economic Development
Ethics and Education
Watch Seals
Interior
Other delegations may be conferred by His Most Reverend Highness the Prince Abbot according to specific projects. In the event of expulsion for serious disciplinary reasons, one or more successors shall be chosen according to the specific need by the Prince Abbot, who shall confer the assignment.